Results 11 to 20 of about 33,061 (227)
Cavernoma of the cauda equina [PDF]
Cavernomas are benign malformations of the vasculature. In the central nervous system, they are mostly located supratentorially. However, in adults, cavernomas also comprise about 3% of all subdural spinal cord tumors. Notably, cavernomas of the cauda equina are extremely rare, with only 23 cases reported in the literature.
Apostolakis, Sotirios +3 more
openaire +2 more sources
Tophaceous gout of the spine resulting in cauda equina syndrome: a rare presentation
Introduction: Cauda equina syndrome due to spinal gout is an uncommon presentation of gout. Tophaceous deposits in the spinal canal compressing the nerve roots leads to this condition. Case Presentation: We report a case of cauda equina syndrome due
K. V. D. R. Chamara +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Abstract Objectives Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an effective therapy for chronic intractable pain. Conventional SCS involves electrode placement based on intraoperative paresthesia mapping; however, newer paradigms like burst may allow for anatomic placement of leads.
Adnan Al‐Kaisy +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma of cauda equina: A diagnostic conundrum: Case report
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is uncommon with scarce cases having involvement of the spinal cord. Cauda equina is unique in its location and shows very rare involvement by diseases pathologies.
Pranati Misra +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Large animal models of human cauda equina injury and repair: evaluation of a novel goat model
Previous animal studies of cauda equina injury have primarily used rat models, which display significant differences from humans. Furthermore, most studies have focused on electrophysiological examination.
Wen-tao Chen +9 more
doaj +1 more source
Background: Traditionally, open wide laminectomy and discectomy have been advocated for the treatment of cauda equina syndrome caused by lumbar disc herniation.
Wu Pang Hung, MBBS, MRCS, GDFM, MMED, FRCS +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Using therapeutic groups to support women with faecal incontinence. [PDF]
In this paper, the authors describe the use of facilitated patient groups, in the management of women with faecal incontinence (FI). Two types of groups are discussed--a psychoeducational group and a psychotherapy group.
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Stern, J.
core +1 more source
THORACIC SPINE CANAL STENOSIS WITH CAUDA EQUINE SYNDROME: CASE REPORT
Background: Cases of thoracic stenosis with cauda equina syndrome are rare. The thoracal canal is relatively narrow compared with cervical and lumbar, so the less pressure on the lower thoracal region is the thoracic vertebral height 11 which is the ...
Primadenny Ariesa Airlangga +1 more
doaj +1 more source
Sacral Fractures and Associated Injuries. [PDF]
STUDY DESIGN: Literature review. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this review is to describe the injuries associated with sacral fractures and to analyze their impact on patient outcome.
Bellabarba, Carlo +15 more
core +2 more sources
O presente trabalho relata a ocorrência de dermatite prurítica acral e automutilação da cauda e região genitocrural em três cães e um gato que sofriam compressão de raízes nervosas da cauda eqüina.
Cynthia Mary Gomes Lagedo +2 more
doaj +1 more source

