INtravenous Contrast computed tomography versus native computed tomography in patients with acute Abdomen and impaired Renal functiOn (INCARO): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial - study protocol

INtravenous Contrast computed tomography versus native computed tomography in patients with acute Abdomen and impaired Renal functiOn (INCARO): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial - study protocol

Introduction CT is the primary imaging option for acute abdominal pain in adults. Intravenous (IV) contrast media use improves CT quality but may cause post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI). Retrospective studies show no association between reduced baseline renal function and IV contrast CT, bu...

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Main Authors: Ville Sallinen, Ari Leppäniemi, Panu Räty, Panu Mentula, Hanna Lampela, Taina Nykänen, Ilkka Helanterä, Mikko Haapio, Tiina Lehtimäki, Markus B Skrifvars, Suvi T Vaara
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Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-10-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/10/e037928.full
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