CT fluoroscopic-guided cervical nerve root blocks.
While both fluoroscopic and CT-guidance during cervical nerve root blocks have been well documented in the literature, the use of CT fluoroscopy (CTF) has not. CTF is well suited to provide imaging guidance during these procedures due to its combination of excellent anatomic detail, relatively low radiation dose and the ability to perform an initial dynamic contrast injection, and is a viable alternative to fluoroscopic guidance. Details of the technique along with the initial experience at one institution are presented.
Wagner
Andrew L
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Department of Radiology, Rockingham Memorial Hospital, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, USA.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007278:Injections, Spinal; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000379:methods*; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000601:surgery*; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000187:drug effects; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000779:Anesthetics, Local