- Myelographic Techniques for the Localization of CSF-Venous Fistulas: Updates in 2024
This is an updated comprehensive review of the various myelographic techniques that can be used to identify CSF-venous fistulas. The authors discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each and describe provocative maneuvers that may improve the conspicuity of CVFs.
- An Optimized CT Protocol for Detecting Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome: A Comparative Analysis with MRI
This study prospectively evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of an optimized CT lumbar spine protocol as a potential alternative to MRI in assessing suspected neural compression. CT accurately identified all cases requiring urgent decompression. CT had 97% sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values in detecting disc pathology in patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of acute neural compression compared with MRI.