| Air bubbles mimic disc herniation in MRI after cervical epidural block. | |
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PMID: 20830267 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Magnetic resonance image (MRI) is the most sensitive imaging test of the spine in routine clinical practice. Unlike conventional x-ray examinations and computed tomography scans, high-quality magnetic resonance images can be assured only if patients are able to remain perfectly still. However, some patients find it uncomfortable to remain still because of pain. In that condition, interlaminar cervical epidural injections can reduce pain and allow the procedure. When using air with the "loss of resistance" technique in epidural injections to identify the epidural space, there is the possibility of injected excessive air epidurally to mimic a herniated disc. We describe a case report of epidural air artifact in a cervical MRI after cervical epidural injections. |
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Authors:
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Tae Sam Kim; Sung Sik Shin; Jung Ryul Kim; Dal Yong Kim |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-08-26 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Korean journal of pain Volume: 23 ISSN: 2093-0569 ISO Abbreviation: Korean J Pain Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
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Created Date: 2010-09-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101528125 Medline TA: Korean J Pain Country: Korea (South) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 202-6 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sae-Woori Spine Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. |
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