- Marmara Medical Journal
- Vol: 3 Issue: 3
- Computed tomography fındıngs of the epıdural spread of contrast medıa
Computed tomography fındıngs of the epıdural spread of contrast medıa
Authors : F. Z. Göğüş, K. Toker, M. N. Pamir, N. Çiftçi, N. Gürmen
Pages : 118-121
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Publication Date : 1990-08-01
Article Type : Research
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 (T4 and above) in 6 of 13 patients (46%). middle thoracic segments (between T5 and T8) in 4 of 13 patients (31 % ) and lower- thoracic segments (between T8 and Tl2) in 3 of 13 patients (23%).Keywords : Epidural space, pain, opioid, analgesia, metrizamide. computed tomography, epidural spread