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Subdural space
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The subdural space (or subdural cavity) is an artificial space created by the separation of the arachnoid mater from the dura mater as the result of trauma or pathologic process.
External links
External links
- Template:EMedicineDictionary
- Haines D, Harkey H, al-Mefty O (1993). “The “subdural” space: a new look at an outdated concept”. Neurosurgery. 32 (1): 111–20. PMID 8421539.
- Subdural+space at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)