• To be exposed to the techniques of myelography and lumbar puncture. (mun.ca)
  • Spinal anaesthesia and myelography differ from diagnostic lumbar puncture because smaller gauge needles are used, smaller volumes of cerebrospinal fluid are removed, and other fluids can be introduced. (bmj.com)
  • Previous studies of diagnostic lumbar puncture have potentially been confounded by comparing different needle gauges, failing to define the operators' previous experience or the length of follow up, and not addressing technical difficulties. (bmj.com)
  • 7-9 The Cochrane Collaboration has identified only two methodologically adequate studies of atraumatic needles for diagnostic lumbar puncture (C Sudlow, personal communication). (bmj.com)
  • We considered as eligible for our study all patients attending the investigation ward of a regional neurology unit for elective diagnostic lumbar puncture between September 1998 and February 1999. (bmj.com)
  • Objective -To determine intraobserver, interobserver, and intermethod agreement for results of myelography, computed tomography-myelography (CTM), and low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in dogs with disk-associated wobbler syndrome (DAWS). (avma.org)
  • Nondiagnostic MRI studies of the spine or skull base. (wikipedia.org)
  • Myelography is a comprehensive radiographic examination of the spine following intrathecal injection of iodinated contrast media, involving assessment of static structures such as the spinal canal and each exit foramen, and dynamic, real-time assessment of contrast injection and its flow dynamics under direct visualization. (ajnr.org)
  • Studies such as functional MRI, magnetoencephalography, positron emission tomography, transcranial magnetic stimulation, somatosensory evoked potentials, electromyography, and nerve conduction studies are used as research tools but are not indicated routinely. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA) should undergo MRI testing of the suspected area, radiographic screening of the entire spinal cord, assessment of spinal stability with flexion-extension radiographs (in the acute setting and late follow-up, even with negative MRI), but neither spinal angiography or myelography is recommended. (medscape.com)
  • The intrathecal gadolinium-enhanced MR myelography revealed disk herniation (n = 4), posttraumatic spinal stenosis (n = 3), postsurgical noncommunicating cyst (n = 1), myelitis (n = 1), intradural extramedullary mass formation (n = 1), and intradural vascular malformation (n = 1). (nih.gov)
  • Sagittal midline (A), transverse (B through E), and dorsal (F through I) plane CT myelographic images of the vertebral column of a 10-year-old castrated male Miniature Dachshund retrospectively evaluated in a study of 70 small-breed dogs diagnosed with type I thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2018, and evaluated to assess whether the volume of the extruded materials correlated with neurologic severity. (avma.org)
  • Criteria for patient selection included presurgical CT, myelography, or both and surgical or necropsy confirmation of disk herniation between the T3 and L6 vertebral articulations. (avmi.net)
  • The relative sensitivity for locating the site of disk herniation was 83.6% when myelography was the first test performed and 81.8% when CT was the first test performed. (avmi.net)
  • Both myelography and CT are reasonable diagnostic imaging modalities for locating the site of disk herniation. (avmi.net)
  • With the advanced equipment, fast imaging report turnaround times and easy web-based access to imaging studies, Providence Saint John's is a leader in imaging technology for MRI and CT scans, x-rays, barium studies, myelography, PICC line and port placement, dialysis catheter placement/removal, full-field digital mammograms and stereotactic breast biopsy. (providence.org)
  • Pacemakers Major advantages of MR myelography over conventional radiographic myelography include its lack of ionizing radiation, noninvasive nature, and lack of need for intrathecal contrast material. (wikipedia.org)
  • This course also includes a detailed study of radiographic equipment, diagnostic x-ray tubes, x-ray production and photon interactions with matter. (ccp.edu)
  • Diagnosing CMS typically involves imaging studies like an MRI or CT scan and neurological exams to assess its extent and determine treatment. (keydifference.in)
  • For internal body parts where paralysis is more difficult to identify, your doctor may use X-rays , CT scans , MRI scans , or other imaging studies. (healthline.com)
  • This study was designed to evaluate the safety, MR imaging characteristics, and clinical response to intrathecal gadopentetate dimeglumine (gadolinium) administration in human patients. (nih.gov)
  • This pilot study shows the relative safety and feasibility of low-dose intrathecal gadolinium administration. (nih.gov)
  • Myelography is an imaging examination that involves introducing a spinal needle into the cervical or lumbar spinal canal and injecting contrast material in the subarachnoid space (space around the spinal cord). (dvm360.com)
  • Contrast studies are performed on the kidneys and bladder, the gastrointestinal tract, the vertebral canal and other areas when appropriate. (plymouthvets.co.uk)
  • Some patients may require hospitalisation following imaging procedures e.g. myelography (contrast study of the spinal cord). (plymouthvets.co.uk)
  • On occasion it may be appropriate to perform surgery at the time of examination if surgery is clearly the treatment of choice e.g. removal of bladder stones found on a urinary tract contrast study. (plymouthvets.co.uk)
  • X-ray Contrast Studies - define! (brainscape.com)
  • Do you use a technique chart for contrast studies? (brainscape.com)
  • A recent study sought to establish the incidence of and risk factors for seizures after myelography with iohexol in dogs.1 In this retrospective case study, myelography was performed in 503 dogs by using iohexol (240 mg iodine/ml) injected into the cerebellomedullary cistern, lumbar cistern or both. (dvm360.com)
  • Material and methods: the study was longitudinal retrospective descriptive for a period from January 1 to December 31, 2015. (bvsalud.org)
  • Under local anesthesia and light sedation, it determines the anterior and posterior spinal feeder arteries by selective catheterization of the cervical, intercostal, lumbar and sacral arteries, knowing that an initial global study by aortic opacification (or bilateral retrograde humeral for the cervical region) can simplify exploration. (medical-actu.com)
  • The objectives of this study were to determine the morphometric features of the CSC of mature horses macroscopically and to reveal the microscopic morphometry using stereological methods. (hindawi.com)
  • Materials and Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane were searched for studies reporting clinical data of patients with ICEMs. (iiarjournals.org)
  • All students are required to complete specified clinical outcomes as in HPCSA accredited training facilities for each year of study. (up.ac.za)
  • Accurate diagnosis and prompt Treatment can make an enormous difference in patient outcomes, thus making their study not only clinically important but also essential for improving the quality of life for those affected by them. (keydifference.in)
  • Search for opportunities to participate in a muscle or bone research study. (utswmed.org)
  • To be proficient in the interpretation of imaging studies in the evaluation of patients with neurological and neurosurgical diseases. (mun.ca)
  • The incidence of Boxer presentation in this study is 1 for 7,5 cases. (vin.com)
  • A recent study sought to establish the incidence of and risk factors for seizures after myelography with iohexol in dogs. (dvm360.com)
  • In the present study, there was no significant predisposing effect of acepromazine on the incidence of postmyelographic seizures. (dvm360.com)
  • The incidence of seizures with myelography is low, so this imaging examination technique is a relatively safe diagnostic procedure. (dvm360.com)
  • One hundred and eighty-two dogs met the inclusion criteria, with 116 dogs having myelography performed as the initial diagnostic imaging modality and 66 dogs having CT performed as the initial modality. (avmi.net)
  • Lateral 24-hour cranial scintigraphic image from a nuclear medicine cisternographic study in a patient with clinically evident right-sided cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. (medscape.com)
  • The objective of the present study was to determine the morphometric features of the CSC segments in the horse and possible relationships among the morphometric features. (hindawi.com)
  • The study objective is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of posterior foraminotomy in comparison to anterior foraminotomy with fusion for the treatment of spondylotic foraminal stenosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We studied malaria in HIV infected subjects hospitalized in the department of infectious diseases at Point G Teaching Hospital in Mali, with the objective to have current data on malaria in patients infected by HIV. (bvsalud.org)
  • Myelography is an X-ray examination of the structures within the spinal column. (hoag.org)
  • During the study period, we collected 180 cases of malaria, with a positive biological examination. (bvsalud.org)
  • The major limitations of this study include lack of randomization to imaging modality and the use of surgical exploration or necropsy as the gold standard. (avmi.net)
  • The results of the ForaC study will provide surgical treatment recommendations for spondylotic foraminal stenosis and will contribute to the understanding of its short- and long-term clinical and radiological postoperative course. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The radiologist then studies the spinal canal with the patient in various positions. (hoag.org)
  • This includes faster registration process, MRI/ CT investigation study time, reporting time by radiologist and reporting back to clinician. (marutiimaging.com)
  • Additional animal and human studies must be performed to further evaluate the long-term safety and to prove the clinical applications of this procedure in a larger number of subjects. (nih.gov)
  • Eleven adult patients were included in this prospective study. (nih.gov)
  • We conducted a prospective study from October, 1st 2016 to September 30th 2018 in patients seropositive for HIV having positive thick smear for Plasmodium and hospitalized in the department of infectious diseases at Point G Teaching Hospital. (bvsalud.org)
  • Each imaging study was interpreted twice by 4 observers who were blinded to signalment and clinical information of the patients. (avma.org)
  • DBT has shown in multiple recent clinical studies to reduce recall rates and increase cancer detection -- good news for the women we serve. (auntminnie.com)
  • The programme extends over four years' full-time study, during which period a student radiographer will be allocated to an institution approved by the Department of Radiography and accredited by the Health Professions Council of South Africa for clinical training in collaboration with the University of Pretoria. (up.ac.za)
  • Here, we conducted a systematic study of the effects of nine primary aliphatic alcohols and an aromatic benzyl alcohol. (infona.pl)
  • Harris AD, Lautenbach E, Perencevich E. A systematic review of quasi-experimental study designs in the fields of infection control and antibiotic resistance. (cdc.gov)
  • A local pilot study established the feasibility of training medical staff on rotation in the use of atraumatic needles. (bmj.com)
  • Laboratory studies are performed as indicated for the evaluation of a patient with trauma. (medscape.com)
  • Results -There was very good to good intraobserver agreement for most variables assessed by myelography and only moderate intraobserver agreement for most variables assessed by CTM and low-field MRI. (avma.org)
  • Results: We included 40 studies comprising 123 patients. (iiarjournals.org)
  • CT was more sensitive than myelography at detecting lesions in chronically affected dogs (P=0.025). (avmi.net)
  • The extent to which the findings of increased mortality in observational studies may be attributed to the antipsychotic drug as opposed to some characteristic(s) of the patients is not clear. (drugs.com)
  • 70 to 80 percent of such patients demonstrate psychological distress on psychometric testing or have disputed compensation issues, compared with 20 to 30 percent of patients whose imaging studies reveal definite pathologic or destructive processes. (theatlantasocialsecurityattorney.com)
  • In most cases the expectation is that the study should be reviewed with staff on the same day as acquired. (mun.ca)
  • This study compares treatment with standard dose craniospinal irradiation (CSI) with reduced dose CSI, in the attempt to maintain efficacy but reduce toxicity of treatment. (oncolink.org)
  • Observational studies suggest that, similar to atypical antipsychotic drugs, treatment with conventional antipsychotic drugs may increase mortality. (drugs.com)
  • Comparison of evidence of treatment effects in randomized and nonrandomized studies. (cdc.gov)
  • The first article in the English-language literature describing the use of lipiodol myelography for diagnosing ruptured intervertebral disks appeared in 1934 (10) . (ajnr.org)
  • The use and interpretation of quasi-experimental studies in infectious diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • [ 15 ] For this specialized laboratory study, 0.5-1.0 mL of the fluid may be required. (medscape.com)
  • This course provides a detailed study of the bone structure of the upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle and bony thorax. (ccp.edu)
  • therefore conclusions can- not be conclusively drawn by a single case study. (researchgate.net)
  • Where time allows, review some MRI studies from the Janeway site and or CT from the HSC site. (mun.ca)
  • I will put aside some time to study this topic in depth. (livingwitheagle.org)
  • This report did lead to an additional study, which used chemotherapy and lower doses of CSI to treat standard risk medulloblastoma (Packer et al, JCO 17(7), 2127, 1999). (oncolink.org)
  • Myelography: Still helpful or too risky because of seizures? (dvm360.com)