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Fig. 6 | Insights into Imaging

Fig. 6

From: Imaging of lumbar spinal surgery complications

Fig. 6

Evolution of changes over time post discectomy at L4–5. Sagittal STIR image (a) shows minimally increased T2 signal in the disc posteriorly and preserved marrow signal. Two-week follow-up MRI shows interval increased signal through most of the disc (b) with marrow oedema and enhancement on postcontrast images (c). Significant interval worsening was seen on further follow-up on both STIR (d) and postcontrast images (e) with epidural phlegmon

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