myelography (Meaning)

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myelography (n)

roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space)

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Myelography is a medical imaging procedure that uses contrast material to visualize the spinal cord.
Myelography is typically performed to diagnose conditions such as spinal cord compression, tumors, and infections.
During a myelography, the contrast material is injected into the spinal canal through a lumbar puncture.
The contrast material then flows through the spinal canal and coats the surface of the spinal cord and nerve roots.
X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans are then taken to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots.
Myelography can provide detailed images of the spinal cord and nerve roots, allowing doctors to identify abnormalities.
Myelography is a relatively safe procedure, but it can sometimes cause side effects such as headache, nausea, and back pain.
In some cases, myelography may need to be repeated to obtain additional information about the spinal cord.
Myelography is an important diagnostic tool that can help doctors to diagnose and treat a variety of spinal cord conditions.
Myelography has been used for decades to diagnose spinal cord conditions, and it remains a valuable tool in the hands of experienced physicians.

roentgenography of the spinal cord to detect possible lesions (usually after injection of a contrast medium into the subarachnoid space)

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Myelography is a medical imaging procedure that uses contrast material to visualize the spinal cord.

Myelography is typically performed to diagnose conditions such as spinal cord compression, tumors, and infections.

During a myelography, the contrast material is injected into the spinal canal through a lumbar puncture.

The contrast material then flows through the spinal canal and coats the surface of the spinal cord and nerve roots.