Glenn M. Chertow
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Theophylline for the prevention of radiocontrast nephropathy: a meta-analysis.
Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2004; (11): 2747-53
Radiocontrast nephropathy is a common cause of acute renal failure in hospitalized patients. Several studies have examined the capacity of theophylline or aminophylline to prevent radiocontrast nephropathy, with conflicting results. We conducted a meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials to determine if the pre-procedural administration of theophylline or aminophylline prevents radiocontrast-induced declines in kidney function.
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