Use of an angiographic catheter in place of the Racz epidural catheter in the lysis of epidural space adhesions. A technical note.
F Ambesi Impiombato, V Lunghi, D Gambacorta, C Babili, M Zocchi
Misericordia Hospital, Grosseto Local Health Trust 9, Neuroradiology Unit, Grosseto, Italy. f.ambesi.i@gmail.com
Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences 2011 DecThis technical note describes lysis of adhesions in the epidural space with the use of a 5F vascular catheter inserted on a 0.35-inch guide passed through the sacral foramen. Commonly employed in the administration of anesthetics, a vascular catheter can be advantageously used in place of the Racz epidural catheter, with a potential reduction in damage to the nerve structures of the sacral canal.
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F Ambesi Impiombato, V Lunghi, D Gambacorta, C Babili, M Zocchi. Use of an angiographic catheter in place of the Racz epidural catheter in the lysis of epidural space adhesions. A technical note. Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences. 2011 Dec;17(4):501-5
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