Syringomyelia

About this film

Film of treatment of syringomyelia (disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord). Two operation sequences, each showing exposure of cervical spinal cord, aspiration of syringomyelic cavity, longitudinal division of the cord and closure of dura. Also shows the post-operative condition of several patients. 2 segments.

Directors & creators

Wellcome Library

Subjects

Orthopedics -- surgery, Spinal Cord, Syringomyelia -- surgery, Surgery, Medical sciences, Surgeons.

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