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Table 2 CSF space geometric parameters

From: In vitro and numerical simulation of blood removal from cerebrospinal fluid: comparison of lumbar drain to Neurapheresis therapy

Parameter

Volume (mL)

Spinal cord

19.6

Nerve roots

6.0

Dura

125.9

Total spinal CSF

100.3

Cortical SAS

153.6

Ventricular system

19.7

Cerebellar SAS

21.8

Basal cisterns

26.5

Total intracranial CSF

221.6

Total CSF

321.9

  1. Total spinal CSF = dura − (nerve roots + spinal cord)
  2. Total intracranial CSF = cortical SAS + ventricular system + cerebellar SAS + basal cisterns
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Fluids and Barriers of the CNS

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