title: Microarteriography of the cadaveric human lumbar spine. Evaluation of a new technique of injection in the anastomotic arterial system.
abstract: The theory and practice of a new technique of microarteriographic injection, which depends on the development of a resistance to outflow in anastomoses, are described, using 18 human cadaver lumbar spines. Histology demonstrated that this technique injected 90 per cent (SD 6%) of arterial vessels, which was significantly better than another technique. Possible reasons for not achieving 100 per cent injection are discussed. This technique may form a basis for the radiographic evaluation of the vertebral microcirculation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D001160:Arterioles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001163:Arteriovenous Anastomosis; D002102:Cadaver; D002196:Capillaries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008833:Microcirculation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D013679:Technology, Radiologic
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media