Ventriculography

Ventriculography is an x-ray research method in which a contrast agent is injected to study the ventricles of the brain and the cerebrospinal fluid tract.

With ventriculography, contrast is introduced using a lumbar puncture into the subarachnoid space of the spinal canal at the level of the lumbar vertebrae. Then it enters the ventricles of the brain and fills the cerebrospinal fluid pathways.

The method allows you to identify brain tumors, cysts, inflammatory changes and other pathologies associated with impaired circulation of the cerebrospinal fluid. Ventriculography is also used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment for hydrocephalus.

After contrast is administered, X-rays are taken in two projections. Sometimes the study is supplemented with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.

In general, ventriculography allows one to obtain valuable diagnostic information about the state of the ventricles of the brain and cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. However, this method is associated with a certain risk of complications, so it is currently used less frequently, giving way to more modern and safe imaging techniques.

Ventricular angiography of the DEEP VENTRICLE OF THE BRAIN

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