Lumbosacral MR Study in the Neurogenic Bladder / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the lumbosacral features and diagnostic value of MRI in the neurogenic bladder .Methods Lumbosarcral MR scans were performed in 90 patients with neurogenic bladder.MRI images were reviewed and the abnormal appearances of lumbosacrum on MRI were analysed.Results Of 90 cases,61 cases showed abnormal appearances,the positive rate was 68% and 60 cases were accurately diagnosed by MRI(98.5%).These positive cases were mostly composed of follow three kinds of diseasesspinal deformations,tumors of spinal canal and lumber disc herniations.Conclusion MRI has significant value in lumbosacral examination of patients with neurogenic bladder.