Myelography and the 20th Century Localization of Spinal Cord Lesions

B. Lutters*, R.J.M. Groen, P.J. Koehler

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this article, we commemorate the centenary of myelography, a neuroradiological procedure that, despite certain disadvantages, significantly contributed to the diagnosis and localization of spinal cord lesions during the 20th century. From the start, the use of myelography was characterized by different views regarding the potential dangers associated with the prolonged exposure of a "foreign body" to the central nervous system. Such differences in attitude resulted in divergent myelography practices; its precise indications, technical performance, and adopted contrast material remaining subject to variability until the procedure were eventually replaced by MRI at the close of the 20th century.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)447-452
Number of pages6
JournalEuropean Neurology
Volume83
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2020

Keywords

  • air
  • computed-tomography
  • contrast agent
  • ct-myelography
  • diagnosis
  • foreign body
  • iodized oil
  • lipiodol
  • myelography
  • radiology
  • story of medicine
  • tumors
  • IODIZED OIL
  • DIAGNOSIS
  • LIPIODOL
  • Story of medicine
  • AIR
  • Myelography
  • TUMORS
  • COMPUTED-TOMOGRAPHY
  • Contrast agent
  • Radiology
  • Foreign body
  • CT-MYELOGRAPHY

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