BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Epidural adhesiolysis, described by Racz et al. (1) utilizing a double-contrast injection technique, provides an epidurogram that clearly delineates the area of ...

Correspondence to Dr W Brinjikji, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, OL1-112 SMH, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; Brinjikji.waleed{at}mayo.edu Spinal epidural arteriovenous fistulas ...

Scientists have developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other clinicians the evidence for epidural steroid injections and whether they reduce pain and disability for ...

There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology finds.

Background Laparoscopic adhesiolysis is emerging as an alternative for open surgery in adhesive small bowel obstruction. Retrospective studies suggest that laparoscopic approach shortens hospital ...

Labor and delivery may be induced or natural and involve either a vaginal birth or a cesarean section (C-section). An anesthesiologist may deliver pain relief, including epidural, spinal, or combined ...

An anesthesiologist may deliver pain relief, including epidural, spinal, or combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anesthesia. Postpartum care is focused on optimizing care for both the mother and newborn.