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Contrast Media/adverse effects , Headache/etiology , Iodobenzenes/adverse effects , Iophendylate/adverse effects , Myelography/adverse effects , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Headache/prevention & control , Hospitalization , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Patient Education as Topic , Time FactorsABSTRACT
Isotope studies have related chronic headache after myelography to persistent leakage of normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through an unsealed puncture hole in the dura and arachnoid. Although a technique well known to anesthesiologists, the use of an epidural blood patch (EBP) as a means to seal the dural opening is not known to many radiologists. We have used this technique successfully in three patients and believe it should be performed on all those still suffering from typical postural headaches three weeks after myelography if conservative treatment has failed and if there are no contraindications.
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Blood , Headache/therapy , Myelography/adverse effects , Arachnoid , Chronic Disease , Dura Mater , Fistula/etiology , Headache/etiology , Humans , Intracranial Pressure , Male , Middle Aged , Posture , Time FactorsABSTRACT
Intussusception of the colon is common in the infant, but in the adult this entity is rare. Only 1260 cases have been reported since 1892. We report eight such cases encountered during a 2-year period.
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Colonic Diseases , Ileocecal Valve , Intussusception , Aged , Colonic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Colonic Diseases/epidemiology , Humans , Ileal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Ileal Diseases/epidemiology , Ileocecal Valve/diagnostic imaging , Intussusception/diagnostic imaging , Intussusception/epidemiology , Male , Quebec , RadiographyABSTRACT
We had the opportunity to observe a case of cyst of the medial meniscus of the knee. We observed unusual findings; association with a meniscal tear and communication through the tear with the articular cavity.
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Cysts/diagnostic imaging , Menisci, Tibial/diagnostic imaging , Adult , Humans , Joint Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Male , RadiographyABSTRACT
A case of pelvic lipomatosis is presented and the literature is reviewed. The radiologic signs enable the radiologist to make an accurate diagnosis. This should avoid unnecessary laparatomy.
