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[Lumbar phlebography: anatomy and technique (author's transl)]. 1979

C Del Favero, and A Martegani, and C Neri, and A Caresano, and G Magistretti

This article describes the normal radiological anatomy of the epidural veins whose understanding is necessary for the correct interpretation of venographic studies. Three ways of achieving adequate visualization of the epidural venous plexus are described. Experience with 80 cases is reported; a comparison has been made among the degree of visualization of the epidural venous plexus, the length of time, the cost and the amount of radiation received by the operator and patients during the performance of each technique. Preference is expressed for simultaneous injection of contrast media via two needles introduced into right and left femoral veins.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008159	Lumbar Vertebrae	VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE.	Vertebrae, Lumbar
D010690	Phlebography	Radiographic visualization or recording of a vein after the injection of contrast medium.	Venography,Phlebographies,Venographies
D002404	Catheterization	Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.	Cannulation,Cannulations,Catheterizations
D003287	Contrast Media	Substances used to allow enhanced visualization of tissues.	Radiopaque Media,Contrast Agent,Contrast Agents,Contrast Material,Contrast Materials,Radiocontrast Agent,Radiocontrast Agents,Radiocontrast Media,Agent, Contrast,Agent, Radiocontrast,Agents, Contrast,Agents, Radiocontrast,Material, Contrast,Materials, Contrast,Media, Contrast,Media, Radiocontrast,Media, Radiopaque
D005268	Femoral Vein	The vein accompanying the femoral artery in the same sheath; it is a continuation of the popliteal vein and becomes the external iliac vein.	Femoral Veins,Vein, Femoral,Veins, Femoral
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014680	Veins	The vessels carrying blood away from the CAPILLARY BEDS.	Vein