Epidural Contrast Volume on Post-Myelogram Lumbar CT Predicts the Rate of Subsequent Blood Patch Treatment.

Robinson Yu Hrishikesh Kale Barton F BranstetterStacie PalfeyVikas Agarwal

Published in: Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging (2021)

Severe epidural contrast on postmyelogram CTs of the lumbar spine was associated with an increased risk of PDPH requiring EBP treatment. When present, this finding can alert the proceduralist that the patient may require closer observation and follow up with earlier intervention.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance
spinal cord
randomized controlled trial
contrast enhanced
computed tomography
minimally invasive
magnetic resonance imaging
combination therapy
replacement therapy
pet ct