In myelography, dye is injected into the spinal canal and the patient is then tilted in different directions on a special table, allowing dye to outline the spinal cord and nerve roots and to show areas of compression.
Myelography involves injecting contrast dye into the space around the spinal cord to help visualize the spinal cord, nerve roots, and surrounding tissues on X-ray images. This procedure can help diagnose spinal cord or nerve compression caused by various conditions such as herniated discs, tumors, or spinal stenosis.
Headache is a common complication of myelography
Myelography may be used when a tumor is suspected
A myelogram is a radiographic study of the spinal cord using contrast medium. The process is known as myelography.
An x ray of the spine
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Some good books about myelography include "Myelography" by J.M. Taveras and R.M. Woodcock, "Neuroradiology: A Core Review" by Varand Ghazikhanian and "Neuroimaging: Anatomy Meets Function" by Johnathan D. Sprinkle. It's also recommended to refer to academic journals and online resources for the most up-to-date information on myelography.
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Headache is a common complication of myelography. It may begin several hours to several days after the examination. The cause is thought to be changes in cerebrospinal fluid pressure, not a reaction to the dye.
CT myelography (a test in which dye is injected into the spine) may demonstrate the cerebrospinal fluid flow between the spinal subarachnoid area and the cyst.
myelography
In most cases, myelography is used after other studies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a computed tomography scan (CT), have not provided enough information to be certain of the diagnosis.
The record of a study of the spinal cord using contrast medium is a myelogram. The process of making the record is known as myelography.