[Cervical myelography after lumbar application of metrizamide (author's transl)].

Cervical myelography by means of lumbar application of metrizamide was performed on 110 patients. The exploration technique, the results, the quality of the myelograms, and the side effects observed are discussed. The most frequent complaint was headache. There were also cases of vertigo, vomitus, pain in the back and legs, and one case of tachycardia. Complications of a more serious nature, in particular epileptic seizures, did not occur.