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Spinal Cord Compression [PDF]

open access: possibleTextbook of Palliative Care, 2018
This chapter guides the reader on the general principles, clinical manifestations, and management of spinal cord compression in hospitalized patients.
James Burke
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Metastatic spinal cord compression.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2020
Metastatic spinal cord compression is compression of the spinal cord or cauda equina as a result of metastatic deposits in the spinal column. It affects approximately 4000 cases per year in England and Wales.
S. Patnaik   +3 more
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Spinal Cord Compression

Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care, 2021
Malignant spinal cord compression is a dreaded consequence of advanced cancer. Patients with this condition have an average life expectancy of 3–6 months. Diagnosis is dependent upon a high index of suspicion, thorough physical exam, and advanced imaging. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is required to ensure optimal outcomes.
Maitry Patel   +3 more
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Spinal Cord Compression [PDF]

open access: possible, 2017
Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs when degenerative spine disease, metastatic or primary spine tumors, hematoma, infectious lesions, or other etiologies pressurize the epi- or intradural space and therefore the spinal cord. The exact incidence and prevalence of SCC remain unknown.
Peter Prang
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Acute Spinal Cord Compression

New England Journal of Medicine, 2017
Compression of the spinal cord can result from trauma, cancer, epidural abscess, or epidural hematoma and can have a variety of clinical manifestations based on the anatomical level and completeness of the compression. Treatment approaches are outlined.
Alexander E. Ropper, A. Ropper
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