American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 140, Issue 5, 975-977
Copyright © 1983 by American Roentgen Ray Society
A comparison of hexabrix and Renografin 60 in peripheral arteriography
BA Sacks,
HP Ellison,
S Bartek,
HS Vine,
and
AM Palestrant
Fifty-one patients were analyzed after a randomized double-blind study comparing Hexabrix and Renografin 60 in peripheral arteriography. The arteriographic studies and the volumes of contrast material used in both groups were similar. Hexabrix caused significantly less pain and discomfort than Renografin 60, and the diagnostic quality of the radiographs was comparable. A slightly higher incidence of minor side effects was noted in the Hexabrix group, mostly nausea and vomiting and urinary retention.