Assessment of CSF Flow Dynamics Using PC-MRI in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension

Hasiloglu Z. I., Albayram S., Gorucu Y., Selcuk H., Cagil E., Erdemli H. E., ...More

HEADACHE, vol.52, no.5, pp.808-819, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.2012.02150.x
  • Journal Name: HEADACHE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.808-819
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim.-Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is caused by spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and is known to cause orthostatic headaches. Phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging (PC-MRI) is a non-invasive technique that can be used to quantify variation in CSF flow. The aim of this study was to assess CSF flow dynamics using PC-MRI in SIH.