RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Lateral Decubitus Digital Subtraction Myelography: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 21
OP 28
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A6368
VO 41
IS 1
A1 D.K. Kim
A1 W. Brinjikji
A1 P.P. Morris
A1 F.E. Diehn
A1 V.T. Lehman
A1 G.B. Liebo
A1 J.M. Morris
A1 J.T. Verdoorn
A1 J.K. Cutsforth-Gregory
A1 R.I. Farb
A1 J.C Benson
A1 C.M. Carr
YR 2020
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/41/1/21.abstract
AB SUMMARY: Digital subtraction myelography is a valuable diagnostic technique to detect the exact location of CSF leaks in the spine to facilitate appropriate diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous spinal CSF leaks. Digital subtraction myelography is an excellent diagnostic tool for assessment of various types of CSF leaks, and lateral decubitus digital subtraction myelography is increasingly being used to diagnose CSF-venous fistulas. Lateral decubitus digital subtraction myelography differs from typical CT and fluoroscopy-guided myelograms in many ways, including equipment, supplies, and injection and image-acquisition techniques. Operators should be familiar with techniques, common pitfalls, and artifacts to improve diagnostic yield and prevent nondiagnostic examinations.DSMdigital subtraction myelographySIHspontaneous intracranial hypotensionSSCSFLspontaneous spinal CSF leak