title: Computed tomography of spinal cord after lumbar intrathecal introduction of metrizamide (computer-assisted myelography).
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) of the thoracic and cervical spine was carried out after lumbar intrathecal introduction of a water-soluble radiographic contrast medium (metrizamide). By choice, no head-down position of the patient was used to facilitate craniad movement of the contrast medium; rather, advantage was taken of the normal CSF flow. This technique, referred to as computer-assisted myelography (CAM), permits the demonstration of the metrizamide-containing subarachnoidal spaces surrounding the thoracic and cervical cord. Some examples of the diagnostic possibilities of the method are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D007463:Iodobenzoates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008793:Metrizamide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009192:Myelography; D014056:Tomography, X-Ray
chemical_list: D007463:Iodobenzoates; D008793:Metrizamide