Extravasation of radiographic contrast material and compartment syndrome in the hand: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Radiocontrast agents are a type of medical contrast material used to improve the visibility of internal bodily structures in X-ray based imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) or radiography. Radiocontrast agents are typically iodine or barium compou...

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Main Authors: Torrededia Laura, Louis Clint, Belzunegui Tomas, Oteiza Julio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/19/1/9