Experiments with radiopaque perfluorocarbon emulsions for selective opacification of organs and total body angiography

Invest Radiol. 1980 May-Jun;15(3):242-7. doi: 10.1097/00004424-198005000-00011.

Abstract

Emulsions of radiopaque perfluorocarbon with small particle size were prepared by sonication and concentrated by centrifugation. The emulsions were well tolerated when given intravenously to rats in a dose up to 20 ml/kg. Whole-body angiograms were obtained for up to 6 hours after injection with visualization of vessels smaller then 1 mm. Hepatosplenograms were obtained after 2 hours and for several days after injections of radiopaque perfluorocarbon. Contrast enhancement was also seen in the myocardium, ovaries, adrenal glands, and intestines with brominated perfluorocarbon emulsions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography*
  • Animals
  • Contrast Media* / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Fluorocarbons* / administration & dosage
  • Particle Size
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Radiography*
  • Rats
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Fluorocarbons