Pseudomeningocele-a rare complication following thoracic spinal decompression surgery: clinical features, treatment guidelines, technical notes, and evaluation of results.

PMC is a rare complication of thoracic surgery with an incidence of 1.12%. PMC typically occurs at the upper and lower thoracic spine, resulting in increased health care costs, poorer neurological recovery, and a lower rate of patient satisfaction. The management of PMC should be individualized depending on diagnosis time and symptoms.