MRI of the epidural space after gelatin/gadolinium venous injection.
The head and vertebral column from two human cadavers were injected with a solution of gelatin and gadolinium (Dotarem) and imaged using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Comparisons between gross anatomic slices and corresponding images of the lumbar vertebral column confirmed the usefulness of a paramagnetic agent for visualising the epidural venous plexus. This technique provides accurate images of the posterior longitudinal ligament.
Plaisant
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UFR, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, Paris, France.
Cosnard
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Gillot
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Schill
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Lassau
J P
JP
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004824:Epidural Space / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005682:Gadolinium / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005780:Gelatin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging
D003287:Contrast Media; D005780:Gelatin; D005682:Gadolinium