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Table 2 Mean bidirectional maxima CSF flow in the spinal canal divided into in vitro and in vivo (PC-MRI) data with maximal and minimal deviations

From: Enhanced in vitro model of the CSF dynamics

Measurement

Flow direction

Mean in ml/min

Deviations in ml/min

In vivo

\({Q}_{{{cranial-caudal}}}\)

122.82

+ 29.61

− 38.27

\({Q}_{{{caudal-cranial}}}\)

− 77.86

+ 22.02

− 21.28

In vitro

\({Q}_{{{cranial-caudal}}}\)

133.60

+ 10.31

− 11.67

\({Q}_{{{caudal-cranial}}}\)

− 68.01

+ 14.43

− 21.09