Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials
| Definition: |
The escape of diagnostic or therapeutic material from the vessel into which it is introduced into the surrounding tissue or body cavity. |
| Notes: |
DF: EXTRAVASATION |
| Also Called: |
Extravasation of Contrast Media |
| Previously Indexed: |
Contrast Media (1966-1980),specific organ or disease/radiography (1967-1980) |
Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials Definitions and Terms
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