Intramedullary spinal cord abscess.

Bavdekar, S B; Rao, N; Kamat, J R

Bavdekar, S B; Rao, N; Kamat, J R.

Indian J Pediatr ; 1997 May-Jun; 64(3): 428-31

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-83782

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ABSTRACT

Intramedullary spinal cord abscess is a treatable cause of paraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging is an important diagnostic modality. Combination of antimicrobial therapy and surgical intervention can provide good results in patients with subacute presentation.

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Abscess/diagnosis; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Child, Preschool; Combined Modality Therapy; Drainage/methods; Drug Therapy, Combination/therapeutic use; Electromyography; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Laminectomy/methods; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Male; Spinal Cord Diseases/diagnosis; Thoracic Vertebrae; Treatment Outcome

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Spinal Cord Diseases / Thoracic Vertebrae / Humans / Male / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Child, Preschool / Drainage / Follow-Up Studies / Treatment Outcome / Combined Modality Therapy Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian J Pediatr Year: 1997 Type: Article

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