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Could this cause a csf leak? right paracentral disc protrusion indenting the ventral aspect of the thoracic cord at the t7-t8 level. there are small left lateral thecal sac outpouchings in the left t7-t8 and t8-t9 neural foramina?

Q: could this cause a csf leak? right paracentral disc protrusion indenting the ventral aspect of the thoracic cord at the t7-t8 level. there are small left lateral thecal sac outpouchings in the left t7-t8 and t8-t9 neural foramina?

: No, those findings are not the cause of CSF leak.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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No, those findings are not the cause of CSF leak.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 12/20/2021

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Although you describe a thoracic disc protrusion which may be touching the spinal cord, there is no reason to suspect that the described problem could result in a "CSF Leak". Do have a neurosurgeon evaluate your disc issues, which hopefully could be handled conservatively.

Answered 12/20/2021

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A member asked:

Could this cause a csf leak? right paracentral disc protrusion indenting the ventral aspect of the thoracic cord at the t7-t8 level. there are small left lateral thecal sac outpouchings in the left t7-t8 and t8-t9 neural foramina?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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