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T2-weighted magnetic resonance images (a-d) and computed tomography scans (e-h) of the cervical spine revealing multilevel cervical cord injury associated with ossified posterior longitudinal ligament of the mixed type. Sagittal images (a,e) were obtained on the midline, and axial images at the levels of C3-4 (b,f), C4-5 (c, g), and C5-6 (d,h).
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Radiological studies revealed cervical C3-C6 OPLL resulting in marked cervical cord compression; the T2- weighted MR images revealed a hyperintense intrinsic cord signal indicative of a spinal cord injury [Figure 1].
Plain abdominal radiographs 2 days after the operation (a) showing intestinal gas retention, which was improved by integrative treatment with Kampo medicines for 7 days (b).
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Tsumura & Co., Tokyo, Japan) 7.5 g/day and hangekobokuto (TJ-16, Tsumura & Co.) 7.5 g/day [Figure 2a]. The ileus improved in 2 days and resolved in 7 days [Figure 2b].