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. 2020 May;63(3):366-372.
doi: 10.3340/jkns.2020.0023. Epub 2020 May 1.

Perspectives on Spinal Dysraphism : Past, Present, and Future

Dachling Pang  1   2
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Perspectives on Spinal Dysraphism : Past, Present, and Future

Dachling Pang. J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2020 May.

Abstract

This article recounts the author's personal views and recollections of the history, conception of embryogenetic theories, application of intraoperative electrophysiology, and development of prospective treatment recommendations of several important spinal dysraphic malformations, including limited dorsal myeloschisis, dermal sinus tract, retained medullary cord, terminal myelocystocoele, and complex spinal cord lipomas.

Keywords: Embryology; Spinal dysraphism.

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