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British Journal of Radiology (1992) 65, 1102-1104
© 1992 British Institute of Radiology
doi: 10.1259/0007-1285-65-780-1102
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The influence of needle size on post-myelography headache: a controlled trial

Garrett M. McGann, FRCR Fergus V. Gleeson, FRCR Ian Kelly, FRCR Alan R. Valentine, FRCR Andrew Platts, FRCR Paul Butler, FRCR and Bernard J. Crump, MFCM *

Department of Radiodiagnosis, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG, UK * Department of Public Health Medicine, Central Birmingham Health Authority, Birmingham B15 2TZ, UK

This study aimed to test the hypothesis that the use of fine rather than larger calibre needles for myelography reduces the incidence of post-procedural headache. 160 patients were randomized in a prospective controlled trial of 22 gauge versus 26 gauge needles. The incidence and overall severity of headache as measured at 1, 4 and 21 days after myelography was not significantly different in the two groups.

Key Words: Myelography • Headache

Received for publication April 28, 1992. Accepted for publication August 10, 1992.






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