Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi
1999 , Vol 9 , Num 1
TYPE II SPLIT CORD MALFORMATION AND LAMINOTOMY: CASE REPORT
Atatürk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Nöroşirürji Anabilim Dalı, Erzurum
Type II split cord malformation is sagittal division of the neural axis at one or more vertebral levels in a single dural sheat. Two hemicords are seperated by a fibrous median septum. In this report; we presented multiple level laminotomies for spinal canal exposure at the patient with type II split cord malformation. The goal is preservation of the normal architecture of the spine in patient who is still developing.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
Laminotomy, split cord malformation