Use of gadolinium for hysterosalpingography in iodine allergic women: a case-control study

Objective

To examine the performance of gadolinium in iodine-sensitive women undergoing hysterosalpingography.

Design

Case-control study.

Setting

Odessa Regional Hospital, Texas.

Patient(s)

Seven women, three with no allergies to iodinated contrast medium (controls) and four with known allergies.

Intervention(s)

Use of gadolinium in women with known allergies to iodinated contrast medium.

Main Outcome Measure(s)

How does gadolinium compare as a diagnostic tool in hysterosalpingogram versus iodinated contrast medium?

Result(s)

The images of the uterus and unobstructed fallopian tubes produced by gadolinium appear to yield equally diagnostic results compared with images produced by iodinated contrast medium.

Conclusion(s)

It appears that hysterosalpingogram with gadolinium is a viable option for patients that are allergic to iodinated contrast medium.

Key Words: HSG, gadolinium, iodine allergy, infertility