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Sagittal T2 MR imaging revealing an isointensity lesion at the L4-L5 level and extrusion of the disk compressing the thecal sac.
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Axial MR imaging revealing extrusion of the disk compressing the thecal sac.
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A large (about 4 cm long), solid epidural disk material was recognized dorsally, with major compression of the thecal sac intraoperatively.
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A large, solid epidural disk material was recognized dorsally, with major compression of the thecal sac (Figs. 3 and 4).
The operative field and spinal cord after decompression and some portion of posterior disk fragment.
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A large, solid epidural disk material was recognized dorsally, with major compression of the thecal sac (Figs. 3 and 4).