The Diagnostic Value of Parasagittal Reconstruction CT for the Lumbar Intervertebral Foraminal Stenosis
- VernacularTitle:CT旁矢状位重建对腰椎间孔狭窄的诊断价值
- Author:
Dean QIN
;
Zuolun ZHANG
;
Xiaofang LI
;
Haisong CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
tomography ,X-ray computed;
parasagittal reconstruction;
lumbar foraminal stenosis;
diagnosis
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss the diagnostic value of parasagittal reconstruction CT for the lumbar intervertebral foraminal stenosis.Methods From Jan.2003 to Apr.2004,15 suspected cases with lumbar intervertebral foraminal stenosis based on the routine clinical and radiologic examinations were diagnosed by means of the CT parasagittal reconstruction and operated on .Results All showed L_(4~5) or L_5~S_1 foraminal stenosis,2 cases far lateral disc protruded,8 cases the vertebral endplate posteriolateral spurs extruded into foramina,1 spondylolisthesis pseudoarthrosis pressed,4 cases had the narrow intervertebral space along with the flavum ligament hypertrophy and facet superioanterio subluxation. 7 cases showed horizontal stenosis and 8 cases showed vertical stenosis.6 cases wereⅡ?,9 cases were Ⅲ?. Conclusion The parasagittal reconstruction CT for the lumbar foraminal stenosis can compensate for the drawbacks of the routine axial CT, show more clearly and vividly and guide the operations more accurately.
