[X-ray diagnosis of syringomyelia]

The results of contrast X-ray examination of 34 patients with syringomyelia are discussed. Air encephalomyelography was performed in all patients and ventriculography and positive myelocisternography of the craniovertebral junction were conducted when indicated. The Arnold-Chiari syndrome was detected in most cases. Cystography of myodilomas was conducted in operated on patients with the communicating form of syringomyelia. The results allow a proper approach to the tactics of X-ray examination of patients with syringomyelia, which is necessary for the choice of an adequate method of surgical management.