| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10123645 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In the present study we have determined the frequency of lower thoracic ligamentum flavum midline gaps. Gaps are less frequent than at cervical levels, but more frequent than at lumbar levels. Peak incidence was found in the region between T10 and T12. Using a strict midline approach, one cannot therefore rely on the ligamentum flavum to impede entering the epidural space in all patients.
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Authors
P Lirk, J Colvin, B Steger, H.-P. Colvin, C Keller, J Rieder, C Kolbitsch, B Moriggl,