Publications by authors named "Ashraf Abdou"
Article Synopsis
- Early diagnosis and proper management of epilepsy are crucial, yet Egypt faces significant challenges in healthcare practices, leading to poor outcomes for patients.
- A group of Egyptian experts used a modified Delphi method to develop a nationwide consensus on epilepsy diagnosis and treatment after reviewing recent literature and guidelines.
- Out of 278 statements discussed, a strong agreement was reached on 256, aiming to enhance the quality of care and improve treatment outcomes for those living with epilepsy in Egypt.
Objective: To study pattern and rate of neurological functional recovery after surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM).
Methods: This prospective study comprised 25 patients with CSM who underwent surgical decompression at our institution. Upper limb, lower limb, and sphincter functions were assessed using the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association score (mJOA).