Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 88, Issue 11 , Pages 1465-1467 , November 2007

Allergic Reactions to Gadodiamide Following Interventional Spinal Procedures: A Report of 4 Cases

  • Casey J. O’Donnell, DO

      Affiliations

    • University Rehabilitation, East Providence, RI
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to Casey J. O’Donnell, DO, C/O University Rehabilitation, 450 Veterans’ Memorial Pkwy, Ste 12, East Providence, RI 02914
    • ,
  • William G. Cano, MD

      Affiliations

    • Performance Spine and Sports Physicians, Pottstown, PA.

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PII: S0003-9993(07)01339-1

doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2007.08.002

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume 88, Issue 11 , Pages 1465-1467 , November 2007

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