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MRI of closed spinal dysraphisms

Authors: Chaitra A. Badve, Paritosh C. Khanna, Grace S. Phillips, Mahesh M. Thapa, Gisele E. Ishak

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 10/2011

Abstract

We present a pictorial review of MRI features of various closed spinal dysraphisms based on previously described clinicoradiological classification of spinal dysraphisms proposed. The defining imaging features of each dysraphism type are highlighted and a diagnostic algorithm for closed spinal dysraphisms is suggested.

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Title: MRI of closed spinal dysraphisms
Authors: Chaitra A. Badve
Paritosh C. Khanna
Grace S. Phillips
Mahesh M. Thapa
Gisele E. Ishak
Publication date: 01-10-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 10/2011
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-011-2119-y

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