Spinal CSF Leaks: The Neuroradiologist Transforming Care.

Spinal CSF leak care has evolved during the past several years due to pivotal advances in its diagnosis and treatment. To the reader of the (), it has been impossible to miss the exponential increase in groundbreaking research on spinal CSF leaks and spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH). While many clinical specialties have contributed to these successes, the neuroradiologist has been instrumental in driving this transformation due to innovations in noninvasive imaging, novel myelographic techniques, and image-guided therapies.

Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Associated With Vascular Malformations.

Spinal CSF leaks from dural tears or CSF-venous fistulas are the most common causes of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. Rarely, CSF leaks have also been associated with vascular malformations, which have primarily been discussed in case reports or small series. In this clinical report, we report the clinical features, imaging findings, and treatment of 6 children and adults with CSF leaks associated with vascular malformations in the spine and skull base depicted on CT myelography and cisternography.

MRI Safety of Stapes Prostheses: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To assess magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety of stapes prostheses.

Data Sources: Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched from inception to November 2021 following PRISMA guidelines.

Review Methods: Studies reporting evidence of stapes prosthesis displacement or interaction in adult or pediatric implant recipients undergoing MRI.

Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Localization with Dynamic Computed Tomography Myelography: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls.

Locating spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks can be a diagnostic dilemma for clinicians and radiologists, as well as frustrating for patients. Dynamic computed tomography myelography (dCTM) has emerged as a valuable tool in localizing spinal CSF leaks, aiding in accurate diagnosis, and guiding appropriate management. This article aims to provide insights into the technique, tips, tricks, and potential pitfalls associated with dCTM for spinal CSF leak localization.

Temporal Characteristics of CSF-Venous Fistulas on Dynamic Decubitus CT Myelography: A Retrospective Multi-Institution Cohort Study.

Background And Purpose: CSF-venous fistula can be diagnosed with dynamic decubitus CT myelography. This study aimed to analyze the temporal characteristics of CSF-venous fistula visualization on multiphase decubitus CT myelography.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective, multisite study was conducted on patients diagnosed with CSF-venous fistula at 2 institutions between June 2017 and February 2023.