Improved musculoskeletal angiography with large volume contrast injection and priscoline

Previously published studies of musculoskeletal angiography have not discussed the technical details of how the angiograms were performed. In the present report, two series of 57 consecutive angiograms were compared with respect to radiologic quality and clinical usefulness. The second series differed from the first in closer consultation between angiographer and orthopaedist and the use of intra-arterial Priscoline, large volume contrast injection, multiple views, geometric magnification, and photographic subtraction. These efforts were rewarded by greater vascular detail and better delineation of tumors on the angiograms. Especially with respect to soft tissue lesions, the surgeon found the studies more accurate and more useful in planning surgical management.