title: Lumbar phlebography by catheterization of the lateral sacral and ascending lumbar veins with abdominal compression.
abstract: The lumbar epidural veins are opacified by injection of the lateral sacral and ascending lumbar veins with abdominal compression. This technique provides a good opacification of the entire lumbar epidural venous system. Some anatomical points are discussed and clarified. The interest of the technique in the diagnosis of discal herniations is emphasized.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000098:blood supply*; D010690:Phlebography / Q000379:methods*; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012585:Sciatica / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging