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Authors: Al-Hameed, M.; Mills, N.; Zaki-Metias, K.M.; Kaakaji, R.; Shah, K.A.

Source: Neurographics, Volume 12, Number 3, 1 July 2022, pp. 131-134(4)

Publisher: American Society of Neuroradiology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ng.2100019

Dorsal root entry zone lesioning is an intervention that may be performed in patients with brachial plexus avulsion injuries to reduce neuropathic pain. There is little description in the literature of the expected postoperative imaging findings following dorsal root entry zone ablation. We describe a case of a 36-year-old man who underwent MR imaging of the cervical spine 3 years following dorsal root entry zone lesioning. This article will also discuss the expected postoperative imaging findings following dorsal root entry zone lesioning as well as the imaging features of common complications of the procedure.

Keywords: DREZ = dorsal root entry zone; DREZotomy = DREZ lesioning

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 01 July 2022

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  • Neurographics is the peer-reviewed, quarterly educational journal of the American Society of Neuroradiology. The journal includes review articles as well as high-yield case reports that have been solicited from society meetings, including the annual meeting of the ASNR as well as the American Society of Spine Radiology, the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology, the American Society of Functional Neuroradiology, and the American Society of Head and Neck Radiology meetings. Unsolicited educational review articles and case reports are also accepted for review at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief. Submissions focusing on a pictorial approach to educational objectives are highly encouraged. The journal is open access and available online. CME credit is offered for reading review articles and completing activity evaluations through the ASNR Education Connection website: https://www.pathlms.com/asnr
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