[Contrast medium visualization of the cavum epidurale via Dimer X (peridurography) (author's transl)]

The term "peridurography" stands for visualization of the cavum epidurale via a water-soluble contrast medium. The article reports on the technique and indication. The experience collected on the basis of 93 peridurographies effected by the authors justify the assumption that this method can be considered as reliable in the diagnosis of prolapsed vertebral disk.