11. Another highly successful method of locating a CSF leak is intrathecal contrast and MR Myelography. 12. Intrathecal saline infusion is used in urgent cases such as intractable pain or decreased consciousness.13. Minneapolis-based Medtronic credited increasing acceptance of its intrathecal baclofen therapy to treat cerebral palsy. 14. An intrathecal pump used to deliver very small quantities of medications directly to the spinal fluid. 15. She was treated with aggressive chemotherapy including intrathecal chemotherapy at City of Hope for six months. 16. The reservoir is subcutaneous implant for repeated intrathecal injections, to treat hydrocephalus and malignant tumors. 17. It is currently under development for use in surgical anasthesia, mainly administered by intrathecal infusion. 18. Newer studies, however, indicate that tolerance may develop in some people receiving intrathecal baclofen treatment. 19. Intrathecal pumps deliver medication directly to the fluid filled ( subarachnoid ) space surrounding the spinal cord.20. Intrathecal administration delivers the drug to the space between the brain or spine and their respective protective coverings.
