Computed tomography fındıngs of the epıdural spread of contrast medıa

Authors : F Z GÖĞÜŞ, K TOKER, M N PAMİR, N ÇİFTÇİ, N GÜRMEN

Pages : 118-121

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Publication Date : 1990-08-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The spread of analgesic and local anesthetics in the epidural space was demonstrated in 13 patients by computed tomography examinations performed after lumbar epidural injection of radiographic contrast material via a percutaneous catheter. TTie volume of contrast material was equal to the volume of analgesic. As a result, the upper level of contrast material was found at upper thoracic segments insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(T4 and above); in 6 of 13 patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(46%);. middle thoracic segments insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(between T5 and T8); in 4 of 13 patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(31 % ); and lower- thoracic segments insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(between T8 and Tl2); in 3 of 13 patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(23%);.
Keywords : Epidural space, pain, opioid, analgesia, metrizamide computed tomography, epidural spread