Ventriculography and cisternography with water-soluble contrast media in infants with myelomeningocele

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.143.1.6977794· OSTI ID:5502811

Yamada, H; Nakamura, S; Tanaka, Y; Tajima, M; Kageyama, N

Fifty-four newborn infants with myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus were studied by ventriculography using water-soluble contrast media; 20 were also studied by metrizamide myeloencephalography and computerized tomographic (CT) cisternography. Ventriculography suggested that the aqueduct was patent in all cases. Outflow of contrast medium from the fourth ventricle was slow in most cases, complete obstruction was seen in 15%, communication was delayed at the outlet in 54%, and rather free communication was observedin 31%. Metrizamide myeloencephalography and CT cisternography suggested a partial block at the level of the ambient cisterns in approximately one-third of infants. These findings support the concept that flow of cerebrospinal fluid is reduced in several areas. Aqueductal stenosis was not considered an important factor in hydrocephalus, while the most important site of obstruction was felt to be the lowest portion of the fourth ventricle.

• Research Organization: Nagoya Univ. School of Medicine, Japan
• OSTI ID: 5502811
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 143:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS
BODY
BODY FLUIDS
BRAIN
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS
CONTRAST MEDIA
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MALFORMATIONS
MATERIALS
MEMBRANES
MENINGES
NEONATES
NERVOUS SYSTEM
ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
RADIATIONS
TOMOGRAPHY
X RADIATION