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Synonyms: Durotomy
Durotomy refers to the surgical opening of the Dura mater.
In spinal neurosurgery in particular, incidental durotomy refers to the inadvertent opening of the dura mater and an associated Cerebrospinal fluid leak[^1].
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Article created on 16.08.2026 · Alaric Steinmetz
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