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Lumbar Discography Using Gadolinium in Patients With Iodine Contrast Allergy Followed by Postdiscography Computed Tomography Scan

 

作者: Frank Falco,   James Moran,  

 

期刊: Spine  (OVID Available online 2003)
卷期: Volume 28, issue 1  

页码: 1-4

 

ISSN:0362-2436

 

年代: 2003

 

出版商: OVID

 

关键词: computed tomography scanning;gadolinium;lumbar discography;magnetic resonance imaging]Spine 2003;28:E1–E4

 

数据来源: OVID

 

摘要:

Study Design.A series of four case reports are presented.Objective.The case reports document completion of lumbar discography with gadolinium contrast followed by successful computed tomography scanning of intradiscal gadolinium.Summary of Background Data.Lumbar discography using gadolinium in cases of iodinated contrast allergy with magnetic resonance imaging used to visualize intradiscal gadolinium after the procedure has been described. To the authors’ knowledge, there are no reports of gadolinium discography followed by computed tomography scanning of intradiscal gadolinium.Methods.The reported cases involved a chart review, performance of discography with gadolinium under fluoroscopic guidance, and postdiscography computed tomography scanning of the discs injected during the procedure.Results.Gadolinium was visible under fluoroscopy in all four cases. It was visualized on postdiscography computed tomography scans performed both early and late after the procedure. Normal discs retained gadolinium for a longer period than discs with anular disruption.Conclusions.Gadolinium discography is a safe, viable alternative to conventional discography in the setting of a patient with iodinated contrast allergy. Postdiscography computed tomography scans adequately visualize intradiscal gadolinium in a more timely and cost-effective manner than magnetic resonance imaging.

 

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