Intravenous digital subtraction angiography in the investigation of intracranial disease

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.148.1.6856822· OSTI ID:5601381

DeFilipp, G J; Pinto, R S; Lin, J P; Kricheff, I I

Eighty-six patients who presented with a variety of intracranial lesions were examined with intravenous digital subtraction angiogrphy (IV-DSA). A grading system was used to evaluate the ability IV-DSA to answer specific diagnostic questions regarding intracranial tumors, vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage, lesions of the sella, dural sinus occlusion, and post-therapeutic embolization. Eighty-four percent of the examinations provided clinically useful information. In 15% of the cases limited but useful information was obtained; only 1% of the examinations provided no useful information. We conclude that IV-DSA can routinely provide useful information in the evaluation of the variety of intracranial lesions described above.

• Research Organization: New York Univ. Medical Center, NY
• OSTI ID: 5601381
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 148:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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