Answer to the Letter to the Editor of R. Dinesh Iyer et al. concerning “A systematic review and meta-analysis on the management of accidental dural tears in spinal surgery: drowning in information but thirsty for a clear message” by Alshameeri ZAF et al. (Eur Spine J (2020); doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06401-y)

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We thank the correspondent for taking interest in reading our paper [1]. We are glad that our paper is receiving the attention of our colleagues and stirring up discussions around the important issue of dural tear treatment. The following are our responses to the queries raised in the correspondent’s letter.