Table 5 Surgical findings
From: Tethered cord syndrome: surgical outcome of 43 cases and review of literatures
Parameter | No | % |
|---|---|---|
Dura | ||
Intact | 12 | 28 |
Adhesions | 36 | 84 |
Defect | 31 | 72 |
Cord | ||
Intact | 16 | 37 |
Split | 14 | 33 |
Compressed | 13 | 30 |
Roots | ||
Intact | 15 | 35 |
Adhesions | 12 | 28 |
Lipomatous amalgamation | 16 | 37 |
Filum | ||
Thickened | 28 | 65 |
Midline | 8 | 19 |
Displaced | 20 | 57 |
Unidentified | 15 | 35 |