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Unintentional Durotomy in Spinal Surgery by api-19502000 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This study reviewed 107 spinal surgery cases performed over two years at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan to analyze the incidence, treatment methods, and outcomes of unintentional dural tears (durotomies). Of the 107 cases, 8 (7%) experienced an unintentional durotomy during surgery. All 8 tears were repaired during the operation. Most patients were treated with bed rest, medication, prone positioning, and antibiotics, with one patient requiring an additional lumbar drain. All patients were dis

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