Computed tomography as the primary radiological examination of lumbar spine
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Computed tomography as the primary radiological examination of lumbar spine
Rontgenblatter.
1988 Oct.
Abstract
A series of 235 patients examined by lumbar CT because of sciatica or other low back disorder was studied. The need of additional examinations and correlations to surgical findings were evaluated. Inadequate information was the cause of additional examination, mostly myelography in 20 patients (8.5%). It was concluded that lumbar CT is a suitable first examination of the lumbar spine in sciatica and low back pain. The indications to complementary myelography and its benefit are discussed.
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