Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2023; 11(11): 2464-2473
Published online Apr 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i11.2464
Late presentation of dural tears: Two case reports and review of literature
Chang Xu, Rong-Peng Dong, Xue-Liang Cheng, Jian-Wu Zhao
Chang Xu, Department of Orthopedics, Jilin Provincial Armed Police Corps Hospital, Changchun 130000, Jilin Province, China
Rong-Peng Dong, Xue-Liang Cheng, Jian-Wu Zhao, Department of Spinal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130012, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Xu C and Dong RP contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Cheng XL and Zhao JW contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Jilin Health Science and Technology Capability Improvement Project, No. 2022C107.
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Corresponding author: Jian-Wu Zhao, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Professor, Department of Spinal Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, No. 218 Ziqiang Street, Changchun 130012, Jilin Province, China. jianwu@jlu.edu.cn
Received: January 11, 2023
Peer-review started: January 11, 2023
First decision: February 17, 2023
Revised: February 23, 2023
Accepted: March 21, 2023
Article in press: March 21, 2023
Published online: April 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Late presentation of dural tears (LPDT) has a low incidence rate and hidden symptoms and is easily overlooked in clinical practice. We describe two cases of LPDT in this paper, and summarize the diagnosis, etiologies and treatment strategies of LPDT through a literature review.