Imaging evaluation of intrathecal baclofen pump-catheter systems.
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ITB pumps are widely used in the treatment of intractable spasticity for many clinical indications, including cerebral palsy and spinal cord injury. High-dose intrathecal administration places the patient at significant risk for withdrawal in the event of device malfunction, necessitating rapid and complete evaluation of the pump-catheter system. This article reviews the approach to imaging evaluation of ITB pump-catheter systems, with specific emphasis on radiography, fluoroscopy, CT, and nuclear scintigraphy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 32 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011