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Diastematomyelia

Report of 10 cases

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The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of 10 cases of diastematomyelia are reported. The cutaneous, orthopaedic, neurological, and radiological signs and symptoms are discussed and emphasized. Different embryological and physiopathological aspects are commented on.

Surgical treatment is recommended in all cases.

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  1. L. Basauri

    Present address: Institute of Neurosurgery, Santiago, Chile

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  1. Institute of Neurosurgery, Santiago, Chile

    A. Palma, A. Zuleta, F. Holzer & R. Poblete

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Basauri, L., Palma, A., Zuleta, A. et al. Diastematomyelia. Acta neurochir 51, 91–96 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01401799

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