Use of an angiographic catheter in place of the Racz epidural catheter in the lysis of epidural space adhesions. A technical note

Interv Neuroradiol. 2011 Dec;17(4):501-5. doi: 10.1177/159101991101700418. Epub 2011 Dec 16.

Abstract

This 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.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography / instrumentation*
  • Catheterization / instrumentation*
  • Contrast Media
  • Epidural Space / diagnostic imaging
  • Epidural Space / surgery*
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Tissue Adhesions / diagnostic imaging
  • Tissue Adhesions / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media