The utility of radionuclide myelography and cisternography in the progress of cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Three cases of CSF leaks that did not communicate with the body surface were diagnosed and followed using radionuclide myelography or cisternography. The utility and advantages of this definitive diagnostic method are discussed.

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Published in:European Journal of Nuclear Medicine 1984-01, Vol.9 (9), p.416-418
Main Authors: MAEDA, T, ISHIDA, H, MATSUDA, H, YOKOYAMA, K, SEKI, H, TONAMI, N, HISADA, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Brain - diagnostic imaging
Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea - diagnostic imaging
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus - diagnostic imaging
Indium
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Nervous system
Radioisotopes
Radionuclide Imaging
Radionuclide investigations
Spinal Cord - diagnostic imaging
Technetium Tc 99m Aggregated Albumin
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Summary:Three cases of CSF leaks that did not communicate with the body surface were diagnosed and followed using radionuclide myelography or cisternography. The utility and advantages of this definitive diagnostic method are discussed.
ISSN:0340-6997
1619-7089
DOI:10.1007/BF00295577