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Intrathecal Application of a Fluorescent Dye for the Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Cochlear Malformation
Published on: February 29, 2020
Imaging evaluation of intrathecal baclofen pump-catheter systems
A C Miracle1, M A Fox, R N Ayyangar
1Neuroradiology Division, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Abstract:
ITB pumps are widely used in the treatment of intractable spasticity for many clinical indications, including cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury. High-dose intrathecal administration places the patient at significant risk for withdrawal in the event of device malfunction, necessitating rapid and complete evaluation of the pump-catheter system. This article reviews the approach to imaging evaluation of ITB pump-catheter systems, with specific emphasis on radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and nuclear scintigraphy.
