title: CT-ventriculography to control the passage of cerebrospinal fluid. Technical note.
abstract: In conventional ventriculography used to confirm free passage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), bony overprojections often makes it difficult to visualize the contrast medium in the cranio-spinal subarachnoid spaces. CT-ventriculography offers an alternative. Because of the high density resolution, even small amounts of contrast material can be seen in the subarachnoid spaces of the cranio-cervical region. Its usefulness is demonstrated in a series of 15 cases.
mesh_terms: D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000502:physiology*; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media