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The effect of mitomycin C in reducing epidural fibrosis after lumbar laminectomy in rats

Jin‐Yul Lee, Werner Stenzel, P. Impekoven, Martin Theisohn, H. Stützer, Mario Löhr, Thomas Reithmeier, Ralf‐Ingo Ernestus, Heinrich Ebel, Norfrid Klug

Journal of Neurosurgery Spine · 2006 · 20 citations · 58 references

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Abstract

In this experimental model, it was shown that locally applied MMC in a concentration of 0.1 mg/ml effectively reduces epidural fibrosis and dural adherence without side effects in rats that underwent lumbar laminectomy.

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