Table 2 Perioperative data of the initial surgery carried out in 11 patients with giant pseudomeningoceles

Indication of Initial Operation: N (%)

   HIVD

8 (73%)

   Recurrent HIVD

1 (9%)

   Spondylolisthesis with Spinal Stenosis

2 (18%)

Level of Lesion: N (%)

   Cervical Spine

2 (18%)

   Lumbar Spine

9 (82%)

Initial Operation: N (%)

   Laminotomy/Laminectomy + Discectomy

9 (82%)

   Laminectomy + P-L fusion + TPS Fixation

2 (18%).

Dural Tear: N (%)

11 (100%)