Importance of gadolinium enhancement when using MRI to evaluate spinal cord pathology

Authors
Burns, AS Dillingham, TR
Citation
As. Burns et Tr. Dillingham, Importance of gadolinium enhancement when using MRI to evaluate spinal cord pathology, AM J PHYS M, 79(4), 2000, pp. 399-403
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
ISSN journal
08949115 → ACNP
Volume
79
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
399 - 403
Database
ISI
SICI code
0894-9115(200007/08)79:4<399:IOGEWU>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Since its introduction, magnetic resonance imaging has become an indispensa ble diagnostic tool for the physiatrist evaluating potential spinal cord pa thology. Despite ongoing advances in MRI technology and subsequent improved sensitivity, significant pathology can still be missed. In this article, w e review the clinical role of contrast enhancement in visualizing many form s of spinal cord pathology.