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Pneumorrhachis and Paraspinal Air with Vacuum Disc : Case Report and Literature Review

  • Kim, Choong-Hyo (Department of Neurosurgery Kangwon National University College of Medicine)
  • Published : 2007.12.28
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Abstract

Air within the spinal canal called pneumorrhachis has been seen rarely. We report a case showing multiple air pockets in the paraspinal and epidural space with vacuum disc and review pathogenesis and treatment of pneumorrhachis.

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