Axial ventriculography

Abstract

✓ A technique for visualization of the axial ventricular structures has proved to be useful in stereotaxic surgery. The method incorporates a surgical approach through a coronal burr hole, a Seletz rubber ventricular cannula for catheterization, Conray as the contrast medium, and an x-ray technique in which the tube and not the patient's head is mobile. The side effects have been mild and transitory, and no major complications have occurred.

Filling patterns in contrast ventriculography

“…The first Conray ventriculogram was performed in man in 1962 by Heimburger and the early reports (Campbell et al, 1964;Heimburger et al, 1966;Raimondi et al, 1969) have stimulated more wide-spread support for water-soluble agents. Those who have used it have been enthusiastic, both for the general and stereotactic purpose (Handa and Handa, 1969;Picaza et al, 1970). Only two years after its introduction at this Institute, Conray is already the medium of choice in about 80% of all ventriculograms (Steven, 1972).…”

“…Premedication with anti-emetic and anti-epileptic drugs may also be of use (Raimondi et al, 1969). Resuscitation equipment should be on hand when Conray is used (Picaza et al, 1970).…”