Delays in the treatment of cauda equina syndrome due to its variable clinical features in patients presenting to the emergency department.

作者: I. Jalloh , P. Minhas

DOI: 10.1136/EMJ.2006.038182

关键词: Low back painSensory lossSurgeryCauda equina syndromeSciaticaMedicineRetrospective cohort studyPediatricsEmergency departmentDifferential diagnosisMovement disorders

摘要: Objective: To identify reasons for delay in management of patients with cauda equina syndrome (CES) and to determine commonly presented features CES. Methods: Retrospectively, the presenting treated CES over a 4-year period were reviewed. Results: Reasons treatment identified half patients. Discussion: Most do not present all characteristic Sacral sensory loss is sensitive relatively specific sign diagnosing

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