Use of an Angiographic Catheter in Place of the Racz Epidural Catheter in the Lysis of Epidural Space Adhesions: A Technical Note

This technical note describes lysis of adhesions in the epidural space with the use of a 5F vascular catheter inserted on a 0.35-inch guide passed through the sacral foramen. Commonly employed in the administration of anesthetics, a vascular catheter can be advantageously used in place of the Racz e...

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Published in:Interventional neuroradiology 2011-12, Vol.17 (4), p.501-505
Main Authors: Impiombato, F. Ambesi, Lunghi, V., Gambacorta, D., Babili, C., Zocchi, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angiography - instrumentation
Catheterization - instrumentation
Contrast Media
Epidural Space - diagnostic imaging
Epidural Space - surgery
Fluoroscopy
Humans
Original
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Tissue Adhesions - diagnostic imaging
Tissue Adhesions - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:This technical note describes lysis of adhesions in the epidural space with the use of a 5F vascular catheter inserted on a 0.35-inch guide passed through the sacral foramen. Commonly employed in the administration of anesthetics, a vascular catheter can be advantageously used in place of the Racz epidural catheter, with a potential reduction in damage to the nerve structures of the sacral canal.
ISSN:1591-0199
2385-2011
DOI:10.1177/159101991101700418