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High resolution computed neurosonography now displays the details of the spinal canal, subarachnoid space, spinal cord and some emerging nerve roots in axial and sagittal planes. Those familiar with this anatomy may use sonography to detect spinal pathology.
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Gusnard, D.A., Naidich, T.P., Yousefzadeh, D.K. et al. Ultrasonic anatomy of the normal neonatal and infant spine: correlation with cryomicrotome sections and CT. Neuroradiology 28, 493–511 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00344103
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