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Renal venogram

Alternative Names: Venogram - renal What the risks are: There is a chance of a reaction to the contrast medium. Text Continues Below There is low-level radiation exposure. However, most experts feel that the risk of most x-rays is smaller than other risks we take every day. Pregnant women and children are more sensitive to the risks of the x-ray. Because veins are accessed in this test, there are also risks of vascular injury, clot formation, and bleeding.

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