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Pantopaque

Dr Roberto Schubert and Radswiki et al.

Pantopaque is an oily contrast medium that used to be used for myelography. Its generic name is iodophenylundecylic acid and it was first used in 1944.

A major drawback is the lack of resorption. Complete removal through aspiration is usually impossible after a procedure and the remaining droplets may lead to chronic irritation and severe arachnoiditis.

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