Pneumoencephalography
Pneumoencephalography (pronounced: /ˌnjuːmoʊ.ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒɡrəfi/) is a historical medical procedure that was used to examine the brain's ventricular system.
Etymology
The term "Pneumoencephalography" is derived from the Greek words "pneumo" (air), "encephalo" (brain), and "graphy" (writing or recording).
Procedure
Pneumoencephalography involved the partial replacement of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles with air or another gas, to allow the structure of the brain to be more visible on X-ray imaging. This procedure was often used to detect and diagnose brain tumors, brain damage, or other abnormalities within the brain.
History
Pneumoencephalography was first introduced in the 1910s by the American neurosurgeon Walter Dandy of the Johns Hopkins Hospital. It was a common procedure until the 1970s, when it was largely replaced by less invasive and more accurate imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Related Terms
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Ventricles of the brain
- X-ray
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Walter Dandy
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pneumoencephalography
- Wikipedia's article - Pneumoencephalography
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