title: The utility of radionuclide myelography and cisternography in the progress of cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
abstract: Three cases of CSF leaks that did not communicate with the body surface were diagnosed and followed using radionuclide myelography or cisternography. The utility and advantages of this definitive diagnostic method are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007204:Indium; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011868:Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes; D013668:Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin; D007204:Indium