| The Clinical Value of 3-T Magnetic Resonance Myelography in Far Lateral Disk Herniation. | |
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PMID: 22105101 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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STUDY DESIGN:: Prospective study of 30 patients suspected of suffering from far lateral lumbar disk herniation. OBJECTIVE:: To assess the diagnostic and clinical value of a new technique 3-T magnetic resonance myelography (MRM) in patients with far lateral disk herniation. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:: No studies have reported regarding the usefulness of MRM images in assessing far lateral disk nor correlated it with clinical outcomes. METHODS:: We evaluated 3-T MRM of 30 patients, whom we suspected of suffering from far lateral disk herniation. Using an assessment scale, 5 observers independently examined the images. We analyzed observer agreement and the accentuation of each image. RESULTS:: We found complete match and observer agreement for 3-T MRM for diagnosing far lateral disk herniation. Furthermore, 3-T MRM revealed the disease's severity on the basis of the nerve root exit zone angle differences. CONCLUSIONS:: MRM is an appropriate diagnostic tool and reduces the chance of misdiagnosis in far lateral disk herniation. Furthermore, through the use of this technique, we can evaluate postoperative clinical outcomes. |
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Hai-Ong Lee; Jong-Pil Eun; Seung-Soo Park |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-11-18 |
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Title: Journal of spinal disorders & techniques Volume: - ISSN: 1539-2465 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101140323 Medline TA: J Spinal Disord Tech Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Neurosurgery, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine, Institute for Medical Sciences, Chonbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Korea. |
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