Analysis of Lumbar Dural Repair Techniques in a Human Cadaveric Model

DOI: http://doi.org/10.70709/59rauoqk ABSTRACT IntroductionAn unintentional dural tear, otherwise referred to as an incidental durotomy, is a known potential complication of spine surgery. Potential serious complications related to dural tears after spinal surgery include: pseudomeningocele, cerebrospinal fluid fistula formation, meningitis and arachnoiditis (1). However, if incidental durotomies are recognized and addressed intraoperatively, postoperative morbidity can be […]