Intraspinous postlaminectomy pseudomeningocele.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Pseudomeningoceles are uncommon complications of lumbar surgery. They are encapsulated cerebrospinal fluid collections developing extradurally as a consequence of incidental dural tears. They are typically located in the paraspinal compartment and occasionally reach the subcutaneous space. We describe the case of a patient in whom a postlaminectomy pseudomeningocele developed over a 10-year period within the L5 spinous process and remained completely encircled within its bony boundaries. The surgical implications of this finding are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Back Pain
- Dura Mater
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Meningocele
- Postoperative Complications
Anatomy
- lumbar spine