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- Moreover, with the increased number of complex spine surgeries, surgeons may request more computed tomography (CT) myelography examinations instead of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to magnetic susceptibility artifacts from the surgical hardware and to assess surgical complications such as CSF leak. (thefreedictionary.com)
- In some cases, computed tomography (CT) and CT myelography are helpful in the diagnosis and treatment (3, 11). (thefreedictionary.com)
- Computed tomography after conventional myelography. (wikipedia.org)
- Coloured sagittal computed tomography (CT) myelography (contrast medium) scan of the thoracic spinal cord of a 34-year-old woman with a spinal cord lesion (upper right) at the T6 to T7 level. (sciencephoto.com)
- Computed tomography myelography (CTM) has been broadly adopted as the 'gold standard' imaging technique in the diagnosis of nerve root avulsion injuries in traumatic brachial plexopathies. (scielo.org.za)
- 2 Most surgeons (94%) operating on brachial plexopathies would prefer either computed tomography myelography (CTM) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as their investigations of choice whilst 41% would prefer using both CTM and MRI. (scielo.org.za)
- A computed tomography (CT) scan is frequently performed immediately following the conclusion of the myelography while contrast material is still present within the spinal canal. (premierrad.com)
- OBJECTIVE: To compare the sensitivity of computed tomography (CT) and myelography to a reference standard of CT myelography for determining localization of Type I intervertebral disc extrusions in dogs. (avmi.net)
- Included dogs were referred to one of four clinics, had acute mono/paraparesis or paraplegia, had low field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or computed tomographic myelography, and were diagnosed with thoracolumbar intradural disc herniation during surgery. (avmi.net)
- By using computed tomographic myelography (CTM) for the remaining three dogs, an intradural extramedullary mass surrounded by an accumulation of contrast medium was observed and confirmed during surgery. (avmi.net)
- To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of intraoperative myelography in determining adequacy of indirect spinal canal decompression during transpsoas lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). (hindawi.com)
- All patients underwent LLIF and subsequently received intraoperative myelography to determine the effect of indirect spinal canal decompression, which was visualized in both anterior-posterior and lateral images. (hindawi.com)
- Intraoperative myelography during LLIF is able to assess adequacy of indirect canal decompression for DLSS, thus promising favorable clinical outcomes. (hindawi.com)
- Determining CM position is considered of great clinical importance in diagnosis of tethered cord syndrome, spinal anesthesia, myelography and lumber punctures (Demiryurek et al. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Some authors have advocated the use of new contrast media, Conray(Meglumine iothalamate), Dimer-X, for the lumbar myelography without a spinal anesthesia and obtained good results. (koreamed.org)
- Alternatively, dedicated spine imaging (such as heavily T2-weighted fat-saturated MRI or CT myelography ) may demonstrate direct evidence of a CSF leak. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Heavily T2-weighted MR myelography vs CT myelography in spontaneous intracranial hypotension. (semanticscholar.org)
- If your neurosurgery practice handles myelography procedures, you probably know that there's a science to correctly coding myelographies. (supercoder.com)
- Myelography is a type of radiographic examination that uses a contrast medium to detect pathology of the spinal cord, including the location of a spinal cord injury, cysts, and tumors. (wikipedia.org)
- Myelography is a contrast iodinated radiographic study used to highlight the spinal cord within the vertebral canal. (vcahospitals.com)
- Digital subtraction myelography (DSM) is a radiographic technique that has been used extensively in patients with spontaneous spinal CSF leaks. (thejns.org)
- The purpose of this study was to document the most commonly prescribed seizure threshold-lowering medications in patients undergoing myelography and determine whether withholding such medications decreases the incidence of seizures. (ajnr.org)
- Continuing seizure threshold-lowering medications during myelography does not increase the risk of seizures. (ajnr.org)
- Objective - To investigate the frequency of seizures associated with acepromazine administration when used as a premedicant with methadone for dogs undergoing myelography. (edu.au)
- Conclusions - The administration of acepromazine combined with methadone as a premedicant used with propofol and isoflurane anesthesia did not significantly increase the frequency of seizures following myelography compared to dogs who received methadone alone. (edu.au)
- CONCLUSIONS: CT is a more sensitive imaging technique than myelography for localizing disc extrusions when compared to a reference standard of CT myelography. (avmi.net)
- Myelography is also performed to diagnose other disorders that affect the spinal canal, spinal cord, meninges (protective membrane covering the spinal cord), or nerve roots. (spineuniverse.com)
- Often, your doctor will perform a CT scan after myelography. (doctors-hospital.net)
- Lumbar spine: quantitative and qualitative assessment of positional (upright flexion and extension) MR imaging and myelography. (semanticscholar.org)
- Current medical world uses myelography only for complicated revision spine surgeries and for patients who have metal plates or screws in their spine. (targetwoman.com)
- The diagnosis of disc herniation was then made, at their clinic, on the basis of the patient's examination without the use of myelography. (burtonreport.com)
- DR 800's robust and reliable solution can handle a full range of radiography (including static exams and tilting exams), fluoroscopy exams (including barium meals, swallows and enemas, arthrograms and cysto-urethrograms, myelography and catheter placement, etc.), as well as tomosynthesis exams, concluded the company. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Myelography, is an invasive diagnostic test in which a substance, radio-opaque on x-ray, is placed in the subarachnoid space for diagnostic purposes. (burtonreport.com)
- After recovery from the anesthesia, myelography was performed by lumbar subarachnoid injection of Conray by variations in amount of Conray and rate of injection under the control of a fluoroscope. (koreamed.org)
- Myelography is an imaging examination that involves the introduction of a spinal needle into the spinal canal and the injection of contrast material in the space around the spinal cord (the subarachnoid space) and nerve roots using a real-time form of x-ray called fluoroscopy. (premierrad.com)
- Myelography is an imaging examination to find and explain problems of the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. (semc.org)
- A myelography examination is usually completed within 30 to 60 minutes. (premierrad.com)
- Myelography is a test that can help diagnose the cause of spinal myelopathy, which may develop when the spinal cord is pinched or compressed. (spineuniverse.com)
- METHODS: Dogs had CT, myelography, and CT myelography to diagnose disc extrusions. (avmi.net)
- Second, any possible abnormality seen on MR myelography prompts a re-evaluation of the relevant axial and sagittal sequences and produces an increased rate of detection of foraminal compression as a result of this review process. (docplayer.net)
- While survey vertebral column radiographs do not allow visualization of the spinal cord or the meninges, Myelography with the use of radiographs as described above, allows visualization of the outline of the spinal cord. (vcahospitals.com)
- Before CT scans and MRI scans were introduced, it was myelography that was used to study any abnormalities in the spinal cord. (targetwoman.com)
- Oblique MR myelography reveals extrinsic deformity of lateral recess of the thecal sac margin due to posterolateral disk herniation. (docplayer.net)
- Far lateral disk herniation, which does not affect the thecal sac, cannot be detected on MR myelography. (docplayer.net)
- Sensitivity of CT and myelography was compared to CT myelography for lateral, longitudinal, and combined localization. (avmi.net)
- There was room for improvement in the clinical information supplied on the myelography request form. (bmj.com)
- Ninety brachial plexus lesions have been examined by myelography and the results classified into six types. (semanticscholar.org)
- Among patients with spontaneous spinal CSF leaks, digital subtraction myelography (DSM) can localize the exact site of the leak when an extradural CSF collection is present, and it can also demonstrate CSF-venous fistulas in those without an extradural CSF collection. (thejns.org)
- Spinal arthritis can develop bone spurs that may press against the nerves and cause pain, myelography can help identify if surgery is required and can also help spot if the spinal canal is narrowed. (targetwoman.com)
- Animals requiring surgery immediately following myelography were excluded from the study. (edu.au)
- CT myelography may increase your risk for a headache, neck or back pain, nausea, or vomiting. (drugs.com)
- Myelography can show the location and extent of a CSF leak. (thefreedictionary.com)
- Today, myelography has largely been replaced by the use of MRI scans, although the technique is still sometimes used under certain circumstances - though now usually in conjunction with CT rather than X-ray projections. (wikipedia.org)
- A CT myelography can be done to find a tumor, an infection, problems with the spine such as a herniated disc, or narrowing of the spinal canal caused by arthritis. (boneandspine.com)
- Screening for and withholding seizure threshold-lowering medications are not indicated for routine myelography. (ajnr.org)
- There are some drugs that should be stopped before myelography, including blood thinners, anti-depressants and anti-psychotic medications. (semc.org)