Dural Tears Associated with Burst Fractures of Lumbar Vertebrae: A Series of Three Cases
Abstract Burst fractures of dorsolumbar vertebrae are a common occurrence. There is presence of dural tear in approximately 7.7% of cases, but its diagnosis is commonly missed because of lack of preoperative suspicion. Its preoperative diagnosis is an important adjunct in making a rationale decision...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2017-03-01
|
| Series: | Indian Journal of Neurosurgery |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0036-1584599 |