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Cervical myelography using iohexol (Omnipaque), a new contrast medium.
Clinical Radiology
|January 1, 1984
Summary
This study evaluated iohexol for cervical myelography in 80 patients. Results indicate iohexol offers better patient tolerance and ease of use compared to metrizamide.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Cervical myelography is a diagnostic procedure for spinal cord evaluation.
- Metrizamide has been a commonly used contrast agent.
- There is a need for improved contrast media in myelography.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the clinical experience with iohexol in cervical myelography.
- To compare the safety and efficacy of iohexol with metrizamide.
Main Methods:
- A series of 80 cervical myelograms were performed.
- The new non-ionic contrast medium, iohexol, was utilized.
- Patient tolerance and procedural convenience were assessed.
Main Results:
- Iohexol was used in 80 cervical myelographic procedures.
- The contrast medium demonstrated favorable characteristics.
- Advantages in patient tolerance and convenience were observed over metrizamide.
Conclusions:
- Iohexol is a suitable contrast medium for cervical myelography.
- Iohexol offers significant advantages over metrizamide.
- Further investigation into iohexol's utility is warranted.