Localization of cerebrospinal fluid leaks by gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance cisternography: A 5-year single-center experience
NEUROSURGERY, vol.62, no.3, pp.584-589, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 62 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1227/01.neu.0000317306.39203.24
- Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.584-589
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Intrathecal gadolinium (Gd)-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) cisternography is a newly introduced imaging method. Two main objectives of this study were to investigate the sensitivity of Gd-enhanced MR cisternography for presurgical localization of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks in patients with CSF rhinorrhea and to study the potential long-term adverse effects of intrathecal Gd application.