Abstract |
We report 2 cases of the tethered spinal cord syndrome. Early clinical detection of this syndrome in children with bladder dysfunction should be followed by diagnostic myelography and immediate surgical release of the spinal cord. The pathophysiology of the syndrome is discussed.
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Authors | O Al-Mefty, S Kandzari, J L Fox |
Journal | The Journal of urology
(J Urol)
Vol. 122
Issue 1
Pg. 112-5
(Jul 1979)
ISSN: 0022-5347 [Print] United States |
PMID | 458974
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Lipoma
(complications, surgery)
- Male
- Spinal Cord
(abnormalities)
- Spinal Cord Neoplasms
(complications, surgery)
- Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Urinary Incontinence
(etiology)
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