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The early diagnosis of acoustic tumors using posterior fossa cisternography with iophendylate
Author(s) -
Gardner Gale
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198002000-00001
Subject(s) - posterior fossa , cerebellopontine angle , medicine , fluoroscopy , instrumentation (computer programming) , radiology , outpatient clinic , surgery , magnetic resonance imaging , computer science , operating system
Posterior fossa cisternography is a basic method for confirming the presence of acoustic and other tumors of the cerebellopontine angle. A modified outpatient procedure with use of new instrumentation is described here, and comparisons are made to the conventional hospital procedure. A series of patients selected for outpatient posterior fossa cisternography was studied using data processing techniques. Presenting symptoms and preliminary test results were compiled, and an impression established as to the likelihood of a tumor being present. Outpatient posterior fossa cisternography was performed, with examination under fluoroscopy in certain circumstances; surgery was performed in certain instances. The results of diagnostic procedures, surgical procedures, and follow‐up studies were coded, analyzed by computer, and conclusions drawn.