INtravenous Contrast computed tomography versus native computed tomography in patients with acute Abdomen and impaired Renal functiOn (INCARO): a multicentre open-label randomised controlled trial - study protocol

摘要

CT is the primary imaging option for acute abdominal pain in adults. Intravenous (IV) contrast media use improves CT quality but may cause post-contrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI). Retrospective studies show no association between reduced baseline renal function and IV contrast CT, but, to our knowledge, no data from randomised controlled trials exist.