Preservation and Tissue Handling Technique on Iatrogenic Dural Tear with Herniated Nerve Root at Cauda Equina Level

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(a) Dorsal incidental durotomy with herniated nerve root (marked by root dissector). (b) Anchor suture to open the vent and reposing the herniated nerve root. (c) Watertight closure using simple interrupted 6-0 polypropylene.

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