Vertical foramina in the lumbosacral region: CT appearance.
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چکیده
Several computed tomographic (CT) examples of vertically oriented foramina in the neural arches of the lumbosacral vertebrae are presented. The literature is reviewed briefly, and the possible clinical and embryologic significance of these foramina is discussed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- AJR. American journal of roentgenology
دوره 143 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984