[MR-myelography of the lumbar spine using a PSIF sequence: first experiences]

A rapid gradient-echo acquisition (PSIF) was used to delineate the lumber spine. Because this sequence is heavily T2 weighted the cerebrospinal fluid shows a bright signal, the myelon has a poor signal. 5 healthy volunteers and 5 patients with suspected lumbar disc herniation were examined by this technique. All MR myelograms were compared with spin-echo sequences (sagittal and transversal slices). All lumbar disc herniations which were recognized by MRI were also delineated by MR myelography.