Published February 1985 | Version v1
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The penetration of metrizamide into the brain after routine lumbar myelography as shown by cerebral computed tomography and its effect on auditory brainstem transmission time

Creators

  • 1. Borgarspitalinn, Reykjavik (Iceland). Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology
  • 2. Borgarspitalinn, Reykjavik (Iceland). Dept. of Neurology and Rehabilitation
  • 3. Borgarspitalinn, Reykjavik (Iceland). Dept. of Neurosurgery

Description

Metrizamide is a widely used contrast medium with some well known adverse reactions. In a preliminary study, CT scans and Brain Stem Evoked Potentials (BAEP) were done before and 18 hours following lumbar myelography on 12 patients. A statistically significant prolongation of the BAEP was observed. Metrizamide therefore seems to be a potent substance in clinical use as indicated by its effect on BAEP. BAEP should not be done within the first few days after myelography with metrizamide. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Eur. J. Radiol.
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
1
Series
CODEN: EJRAD.;Eur. J. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
48-51
ISSN
0720-048X

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
16050167
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; BRAIN; CAT SCANNING; CONTRAST MEDIA; ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY; IMAGES; OPACITY; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PATIENTS; SIDE EFFECTS; SPINAL CORD; VERTEBRAE
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MEDICINE; NERVOUS SYSTEM; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; ORGANS; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY