Is Contrast Media Really a Necessity in Lumbar Epiduroscopic Procedures?

Abstract

This short report expressed preliminary clinical experiences on ten consecutive lumbar epiduroscopic procedures successfully performed without additional use of contrast media. Several reasons were addressed why on-demand instead of regular use of contrast media could be a feasible way to conduct this procedure.

Production and Identification of Biologically Active Peptides Derived from By-product of Hen Egg-Yolk Phospholipid Extraction

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