USE OF LUMBAR RUN-UP TECHNIQUE FOR CERVICAL MYELOGRAPHY

Authors
ESPOSITO DP MILLNER MR
Citation
Dp. Esposito et Mr. Millner, USE OF LUMBAR RUN-UP TECHNIQUE FOR CERVICAL MYELOGRAPHY, Southern medical journal, 86(8), 1993, pp. 875-879
Citations number
35
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Southern medical journal → ACNP
ISSN journal
00384348
Volume
86
Issue
8
Year of publication
1993
Pages
875 - 879
Database
ISI
SICI code
0038-4348(1993)86:8<875:UOLRTF>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Cervical myelography by lumbar run-up produces excellent radiologic st udies in most cases. Use of this technique avoids the hazards and pitf alls associated with a lateral cervical puncture. We discuss 92 cases, with excellent or good results in 98% and nondiagnostic studies in on ly 2%. Both of the poor technical studies were followed by computed to mographic myelography to produce diagnostic examinations in all cases. There were no serious complications.