Pneumorrhachis and Paraspinal Air with Vacuum Disc: Case Report and Literature Review.
10.3340/jkns.2007.42.6.490
- Author:
Choong Hyo KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Kangwon National University, College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea. jeuel@kangwon.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intervertebral disc;
Air;
Spine
- MeSH:
Epidural Space;
Intervertebral Disc;
Pneumorrhachis*;
Spinal Canal;
Spine;
Vacuum*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2007;42(6):490-491
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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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.
