Myelography

Myelography is a type of radiographic examination that uses a contrast medium to detect pathology of the spinal cord, including the location of a spinal cord injury, cysts, and tumors. The procedure often involves injection of contrast medium into the cervical or lumbar spine, followed by several X-ray projections.A myelogram may help to find the cause of pain not found by an MRI or CT.Myelography has been largely replaced by the use of CT and MRI scans.A CT is typically performed after myelographic material has been placed with fluoroscopic guidance. A CT myelogram is most useful for patients who cannot undergo MRI or for those in whom MRI provides limited information . (From the Wikpedia article Myelography.)

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Recent Publications on Myelography:
The major invasive procedure of the neurologist is the spinal tap. Its...	19th November, 2009	Neurologische Universitatsklinik der Ludwig-Maximilian-Universitat,	Nervenarzt. 2009 Nov 19. DOI Direct Link
Neurotrophins in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of Patient Cohorts With Neuropathic Pain, Nociceptive Pain, or Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. OBJECTIVE: The pathophysiology of neuropathic pain is still poorly...	19th November, 2009	*Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University Hannover, MHH, Hannover	Clin J Pain. 2009 Oct;25(8):729-733. DOI Direct Link
Pedicle morphometry for thoracic screw fixation in ethnic koreans : radiological assessment using computed tomographic myelography. OBJECTIVE: In the thoracic spine, insertion of a pedicle screw is annoying...	7th November, 2009	Department of Neurosurgery, Dankook University College of Medicine,	J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2009 Oct;46(4):317-21. Epub 2009 Oct 31. DOI Direct Link
Image classification of idiopathic spinal cord herniation based on symptom severity and surgical outcome: a multicenter study. OBJECT: The purpose of this study was to provide the first evidence for...	30th October, 2009	Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya University Graduate School of	J Neurosurg Spine. 2009 Sep;11(3):310-9. DOI Direct Link
Case report: Spinal dermoid sinus in a Burmese cat with paraparesis. A 2-year-old, male, Burmese cat was evaluated for chronic progressive...	28th October, 2009	University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden, Faculty of Veterinary	Aust Vet J. 2009 Nov;87(11):450-4. DOI Direct Link
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Myelography Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
6221056	Strong diaphragm/safe needle units and components for transfer of fluids
6565870	Methods for treating bone tumors
6632019	Radiographic apparatus
6641820	Clostridial toxin derivatives and methods to treat pain
6669365	Apparatus for X-ray fluoroscopy and radiography
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