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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)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.42, no.6, 2007 , pp. 490-491 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Intervertebral disc; Air; Spine;
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