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  • Title: Intraspinous postlaminectomy pseudomeningocele.
    Author: Paolini S, Ciappetta P, Piattella MC.
    Journal: Eur Spine J; 2003 Jun; 12(3):325-7. PubMed ID: 12800007.
    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.
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