A system for enhancing visibility in the epidural space is provided that improves
visibility in the epidural space of a patient for more effectively conducting therapeutic
surgery therein. The method includes the steps of distending a portion of the epidural
space of a patient by filling the portion of the epidural space with a fluid supplied
from a catheter and positioning a portion of an optical scope in the distended
portion of the epidural space by inserting the optical scope through the same catheter
that supplies the distending fluid to thereby provide a visual image of the epidural space.
