J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2012 Aug;52(2):103-106. 10.3340/jkns.2012.52.2.103.

New Diagnostic Tool for Far Lateral Lumbar Disc Herniation : The Clinical Usefulness of 3-Tesla Magnetic Resonance Myelography Comparing with the Discography CT

• Kim DG
• Eun JP
• Park JS

• KMID: 2190547
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2012.52.2.103

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
To prospectively assess the diagnostic and clinical value of a new technique (3-tesla magnetic resonance myelography, 3T MRM) as compared to computed tomographic discography (disco-CT) in patients with far lateral disc herniation.
METHODS
We evaluated 3T MRM and disco-CT of 25 patients, whom we suspected of suffering from far lateral disc herniation. Using an assessment scale, 4 observers examined independently both 3T MRM and disco-CT images. We analyzed observer agreement and the accentuation of each image.
RESULTS
We found complete matching, and observer agreement, between high resolution images of 3T MRM and disco-CT for diagnosing far lateral disc herniation.
CONCLUSION
We think noninvasive 3T MRM is an appropriate diagnostic tool for far lateral disc herniation as compared to disco-CT.

Keyword

Magnetic resonance imaging; Far lateral disc herniation; Myelography; Discography

MeSH Terms

Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Magnetics
Magnets
Myelography
Prospective Studies
Stress, Psychological