Spinal cord herniation: Management and outcome in a series of 12 consecutives patients and review of the literature

摘要

Background Spinal cord herniation is a rare entity that has been recognized and described with increasing frequency in the past few years. It is characterized by herniation of the spinal cord through an anterior dural defect. In their study of 12 cases, the authors attempt to develop management and treatment guidelines for patients suffering from this condition.