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What kind of complications might happen from a chest ct scan with dye?

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Allergy: The main risk is concern for an allergic reaction to the contrast dye. Damage to the kidney is also a big concern. The good thing is that the kidney can usually recover from this on its own with IV fluids and careful observation.

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Answered 3/11/2015

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