“…The following data were extracted: first author’s name, publication year, study type, study period, location (where the study was undertaken), CSFD policy, indications for selective CSFD, CSFD duration, other neuroprotection methods, total patients, number of total SCI patients, number of permanent SCI patients, number of temporary SCI patients, 30-day/in-hospital mortality, and CSFD-related complications. The CSFD-related complications included epidural and intradural hematoma, catheter fracture, meningitis, intracranial hypotension, as well as post-lumbar puncture headache [ 19 ].…”