adjective
definition
Delivered into the spinal canal (intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord), e.g. a spinal anesthesia.
Examples of intrathecal in a Sentence
Baclofen is used by intrathecal pump to treat the painful spasms of cerebral palsy.
Temporal central nervous system remission was induced by intrathecal chemotherapy only.
After treatment with both radiation to the head and neck and intrathecal methotrexate the patient achieved complete symptom resolution.
A variety of dosage forms are available, including oral solids, liquids, intravenous and intrathecal injections, and transcutaneous patches.
This is known as intrathecal chemotherapy.
Botulinum-toxin injections can be used in combination with oral medications or intrathecal baclofen to treat spasticity.
An intrathecal baclofen delivery system continuously releases prescribed amounts of baclofen in small doses directly into the spinal fluid via a small catheter and pump.
If the patient responds favorably to the trial, the intrathecal system can be considered.
The intrathecal baclofen delivery system is placed by a neurosurgeon during a surgical procedure under local or general anesthesia.
Chemotherapy given by catheter or port into the spinal fluid is called intrathecal (IT) administration.
An intrathecal baclofen delivery system, surgically placed by a neurosurgeon, continuously releases prescribed amounts of baclofen in small doses directly into the spinal fluid via a small catheter and pump.