Fatality From Status Epilepticus After Myelography

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2020 Apr;214(4):907. doi: 10.2214/AJR.19.22207. Epub 2020 Feb 11.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. Myelography is a commonly used procedure to evaluate the spinal canal. However, the procedure is not without risk, chiefly risk of seizure after intrathecal administration of iodinated contrast material. CONCLUSION. The risk of seizure remains an important concern for radiologists, who should strongly consider practice parameter guidelines that address this risk.

Keywords: complication; myelography; procedure; status epilepticus.

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Myelography / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Status Epilepticus / etiology*
  • Status Epilepticus / mortality*

Substances

  • Contrast Media