Myelography: A Primer

Despite recent trends toward evaluation of back and neck pain with magnetic resonance imaging, myelography and postmyelography computed tomography continue to play an important role in the workup of many patients with spinal pathology. We present techniques for the safe and efficient performance of...

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Published inCurrent problems in diagnostic radiology Vol. 40; no. 4; pp. 149 - 157
Main Authors Harreld, Julie H., MD, McMenamy, John M., MD, Toomay, Seth M., MD, Chason, David P., MD
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Mosby, Inc 01.07.2011
Subjects
Back Pain - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Internal Medicine
Myelography - methods
Neck
Neck Pain - diagnostic imaging
Radiology
Spinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Spinal Puncture
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Summary:Despite recent trends toward evaluation of back and neck pain with magnetic resonance imaging, myelography and postmyelography computed tomography continue to play an important role in the workup of many patients with spinal pathology. We present techniques for the safe and efficient performance of myelography, lumbar, and cervical puncture, which remain important skills to be mastered by radiology residents and fellows.
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ISSN:0363-0188
1535-6302
DOI:10.1067/j.cpradiol.2010.06.003