[X-ray computed tomographic exploration of cervico-brachial neuralgia. Value of the intravenous injection of contrast media].

Abstract

Cervicobrachial neuralgias can now be easily evaluated by computerized tomography of the cervical spine due to recent technical progress (improved resolution, ultra-thin cuts, precise localization by computed radiography), and especially the use of intravenous contrast material, thus avoiding intrathecal metrizamide. The authors describe normal findings obtained by this method as well as disk herniations and disco-uncarthrosis. On the basis of this initial study of 35 patients (7 disk herniations and 16 disco-uncarthrosis), this method could be employed following routine studies as the first preoperative examination for cervicobrachial neuralgia. Thus, the indications for cervical myelography would decrease, limiting the use of a more invasive procedure and patient discomfort.

• Authors: G Morvan, M Bard, J Busson, C Massare
• Journal: Revue du rhumatisme et des maladies osteo-articulaires (Rev Rhum Mal Osteoartic) Vol. 52 Issue 1 Pg. 21-6 (Jan 1985) ISSN: 0035-2659 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Exploration tomodensitométrique des névralgies cervico-brachiales. Intérêt de l'injection intraveineuse de produit de contraste.
• PMID: 3992152 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Comparative Study, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Contrast Media

Topics

• Adult
• Brachial Plexus Neuritis (diagnostic imaging, etiology)
• Cervical Vertebrae (diagnostic imaging)
• Contrast Media (administration & dosage)
• Epidural Space (diagnostic imaging)
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Intravenous
• Intervertebral Disc (diagnostic imaging)
• Intervertebral Disc Displacement (diagnostic imaging)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Spinal Diseases (diagnostic imaging)
• Spinal Nerve Roots (diagnostic imaging)
• Spinal Osteophytosis (diagnostic imaging)
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed (methods)