Subdural fluid collection rather than meningitis contributes to hydrocephalus after cervical laminoplasty: A case report

Table 1 Results of cerebrospinal fluid culture during hospitalization and follow-up

Date	Sample	WBCs	RBCs	Glucose	Protein	Chloride	CSF culture	Implication
1	Cyst puncture	WBCs: 450 × 106/L	0	5.92 mmol/L	1.478 g/L	Normal	Negative	Acute meningitis
2	Lumbar puncture	WBCs: 303 × 106/L; monocytes, 14%	0	Normal	4.24 g/L	117 mmol/L	Negative	Chronic meningitis
3	Lumbar puncture	WBCs: 10 × 106/L	0	5.09 mmol/L	2.02 g/L	130 mmol/L	Negative	Chronic meningitis

1: 13 d after cervical operation at a local hospital; 2: Readmission due to hydrocephalus at our hospital; 3: 21 mo after dural repair. WBCs: White blood cells; RBCs: Red blood cells; CSF: Cerebrospinal fluid.