Diagnosis and treatment of split cord malformations in children / 中华全科医师杂志
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
;
(6): 709-712, 2008.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-398572
ABSTRACT
We retrospectively analyzed clinical and imaging data of 26 children with split cord malformations (SCMs). Based on Pang's classification, 14 SCMs were defined as type Ⅰ and 12 as type Ⅱ.Neural function was markedly improved in 20 patients postoperatively. Three of 4 children who did not undergo surgical treatment had neural function deteriorated. Two children lost follow-up. We suggest that Pang's Classification of SCMs may be useful in describing pathological changes and guiding surgical procedure; imaging examine (including MRI, CT and X-ray) would play a significant role in confirmed SCMs diagnosis; and surgical operation should focus on eliminate and prevent spinal cord damnification.
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Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners
Year:
2008
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