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Title: Computed tomography of the spine

Abstract

The book describes the computed tomographic (CT) techniques for imaging the different elements comprising the spinal column and canal. The use of intravenous and intrathecal contrast enhancement and of xenon enhancement is briefly mentioned. Reconstruction techniques and special problems regarding CT of the spine are presented. CT of the spinal cord, meninges and subarachnoid space, epidural space, intervertebral discs, facet joints, and vertebrae present normal anatomy, and several common pathologic conditions. (KRM)

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Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
6709958
Resource Type:
Book
Resource Relation:
Other Information: From review by N. Bolender in Am. J. Roent.; 139 (Oct 1982)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; VERTEBRAE; ANATOMY; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; CONTRAST MEDIA; PATHOLOGY; XENON; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ELEMENTS; FLUIDS; GASES; NONMETALS; ORGANS; RARE GASES; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY; 550602* - Medicine- External Radiation in Diagnostics- (1980-)

Citation Formats

Haughton, V M, and Williams, A L. Computed tomography of the spine. United States: N. p., 1982. Web.
Haughton, V M, & Williams, A L. Computed tomography of the spine. United States.
Haughton, V M, and Williams, A L. 1982. "Computed tomography of the spine". United States.
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