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Traumatic dural tears: CT diagnosis using metrizamide.

R E Morris, A N Hasso, J R Thompson

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    |August 1, 1984
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    Metrizamide computed tomography effectively detects dural tears in spinal trauma patients. This imaging method reveals contrast leakage, aiding in understanding neurological deficits caused by nerve root entrapment.

    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Trauma Imaging

    Background:

    • Spinal trauma can result in dural tears, potentially leading to neurological deficits.
    • Accurate diagnosis of dural tears is crucial for effective patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of computed tomography with intrathecal metrizamide in diagnosing dural tears following spinal trauma.
    • To characterize the imaging findings of dural tears using this technique.

    Main Methods:

    • Computed tomography (CT) of the spine was performed on six patients with spinal trauma.
    • Intrathecal metrizamide contrast was administered to visualize the subarachnoid space and identify dural breaches.

    Main Results:

    • Dural tears with contrast material escaping the subarachnoid space were identified in five out of six patients.

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  • In one patient, a healed thecal laceration resulted in a post-traumatic meningocele containing contrast.
  • Metrizamide CT demonstrated the characteristics of dural tears, either alone or with myelography.

    • Conclusions:

    • Metrizamide-enhanced computed tomography is a valuable tool for demonstrating dural tears in spinal trauma.
    • Identifying dural tears is important as they can contribute to or worsen neurological deficits through nerve root entrapment.