Effect of extradural constriction on CSF flow in rat spinal cord

ConclusionsThe presence of a subarachnoid space obstruction may lead to an increase in fluid flow within the spinal cord tissue, presenting as increased flow in the perivascular spaces of arterioles and venules, and the basement membranes of capillaries. Increased fluid retention in the spinal cord in the presence of an obstructed subarachnoid space may be a critical step in the development of post-traumatic syringomyelia.
Source: Fluids and Barriers of the CNS - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research