Intraspinal arachnoiditis and hydrocephalus after lumbar myelography using methylglucamine iocarmate.

Abstract

(Tarlov, 1945;Mason and Raaf, 1962;Mayher et al., 1971;Christy et al., 1974). In all these cases the leptomeningeal changes were thought to be a result of a direct inflammatory effect of the iodised compound.

Unusual neurological complications of lumbar myelography with dimeglumine iocarmate (Dimer X)

“…In the literature it appears that from the 1970's water-soluble contrast agents are preferred (Ahlgren, 1975;Danzinger, 1973;Grainger, 1971;Gensette, 1971;Jensen, 1978).…”

“…In the early 1930s iondinated oils were used for their good contrast in myelography but there were difficulties in filling nerve roots sheaths and showing any arachnoid adhesions thus these agents have in many centres been replaced with water-soluble contrast agents (Ahlgren, 1975;Danzinger, 1973;Grainger, 1971;Jensen, 1978;Junek, 1983). In the literature it appears that from the 1970's water-soluble contrast agents are preferred (Ahlgren, 1975;Danzinger, 1973;Grainger, 1971;Gensette, 1971;Jensen, 1978).…”