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The rising root sign: the magnetic resonance appearances of post-operative spinal subdural extra-arachnoid collections

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We present a case series of symptomatic post-operative spinal subdural extra-arachnoid collections that displace the cauda equina roots anteriorly. This is described as the “rising root sign”.

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  1. Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, The Royal Orthopedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B312AP, UK

    A. Bharath, O. Uhiara, Rajesh Botchu, A. M. Davies & S. L. James

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Bharath, A., Uhiara, O., Botchu, R. et al. The rising root sign: the magnetic resonance appearances of post-operative spinal subdural extra-arachnoid collections. Skeletal Radiol 46, 1225–1231 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-017-2682-x

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