title: [Intradural rupture of an intervertebral disk].
abstract: Since the first description of ruptured lumbar disc, erosion of a fragment of disc through the dura mater has been mentioned only rarely. The authros report two cases occurred among 1,078 herniated discs surgically treated in their department over a period of 8 years, from January 1st., 1970 through March 31st., 1978. Various factors that might contribute to this relatively rare complication of disc disease are mentioned, and literature on the subject is summarized.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004388:Dura Mater; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Rottura intradurale del disco intervertebrale.