title: Use of lumbar run-up technique for cervical myelography.
abstract: Cervical myelography by lumbar run-up produces excellent radiologic studies in most cases. Use of this technique avoids the hazards and pitfalls associated with a lateral cervical puncture. We discuss 92 cases, with excellent or good results in 98% and nondiagnostic studies in only 2%. Both of the poor technical studies were followed by computed tomographic myelography to produce diagnostic examinations in all cases. There were no serious complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta.
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Esposito
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Millner
mesh_terms: D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D006801:Humans; D007479:Iopamidol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009192:Myelography / Q000379:methods*; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D007479:Iopamidol