Although uncommon, abducens nerve palsy after cerebrospinal fluid leak should be considered in the differential diagnosis of diplopia developing in a patient who has undergone spine surgery. After confirmation of pseudomeningocele radiologically, early surgical intervention with repair of the dural defect can result in complete recovery of the abducens nerve palsy.
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