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In a prospective study of 547 pediatric intravenous pyelographies with a new non-ionic contrast medium (iohexol), only 5 (0.9%) minor reactions were observed. The higher price seems justified, and iohexol is strongly recommended in neonates as well as older children.
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Fjelldal, Å., Nordshus, T. & Eriksson, J. Experiences with iohexol (Omnipaque) at urography. Pediatr Radiol 17, 491–492 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02388286
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02388286