title: Visualization of spinal injection procedures using gadolinium contrast.
abstract: METHODS
  A series of six case reports.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The case reports demonstrate successful use of gadolinium contrast for visualization of spinal injection procedures.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  A variety of spinal injection procedures were performed with gadolinium contrast. Adequate visualization was accomplished with gadolinium in performing these injections and demonstrated that it is a viable alternative to nonionic iodinated contrast materials.
  
  
  METHODS
  The case reports included a chart review, performance of spinal injections with gadolinium under fluoroscopic guidance, and postprocedure follow-up at 2 and 12 weeks.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Gadolinium was visible under fluoroscopy in all six cases, demonstrating its value in performing spinal injection procedures as an alternative to nonionic iodinated contrast materials.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Gadolinium is a viable alternative to nonionic iodinated contrast materials for visualization of spinal injection procedures.
authors.affiliation: MidAtlantic Spine, P.A., Newark, DE 19713, USA. CSSM01@aol.com
authors.forename: Frank J E
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Falco
authors.forename: Mariam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rubbani
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA