[Multislice computed tomographic myelography].

R Klingebiel; F Masuhr; P Rogalla; E Hein; R Juran; H C Bauknecht; G Bohner

doi:10.1007/s00115-005-2011-9

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[Multislice computed tomographic myelography].

R Klingebiel·F Masuhr·P Rogalla·E Hein·R Juran·H C Bauknecht·G Bohner

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While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the first line modality in depicting intramedullary spinal lesions, computed tomographic (CT) myelography has gained renewed attention due to the introduction of multislice scanning (MS-CT). Compared with conventional CT, MS-CT permits rapid, high-resolution imaging of various spinal pathologies with extended scan length. Although soft tissue contrast is inferior to that with MRI, MS-CT myelography performs best in detailed assessment of osseous pathologies, 3D imaging of orthopedic and anesthesiologic implants, and showing dural leakage and causes of CSF circulation impairment. Whenever MRI is not available or contraindicated, MS-CT myelography is the method of choice for evaluating spinal lesions.

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R Klingebiel, F Masuhr, P Rogalla, E Hein, R Juran, H C Bauknecht, G Bohner. 2006. [Multislice computed tomographic myelography].. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00115-005-2011-9

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