Vacuum phenomenon within the cervical spinal canal: Ct demonstration of a herniated disc

Allen D. Elster, Kenneth M. Jensen

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Abstract

Gas within the cervical spinal canal in association with a surgically proven herniated disc is demonstrated by computed tomography. Although rarely seen and never previously reported, this unmistakable roentgen sign provides strong evidence for a herniated disc in the cervical as well as lumbar spine.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)533-535
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of computer assisted tomography
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1984

Keywords

  • Computed tomography
  • Herniation
  • Intervertebral discs
  • Spine
  • Spine
  • Vacuum phenomenon

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