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Epidemiological aspects of syringomyelia in a 19-year old cohort of spinal cord injury patients.
Neurocirugia (Astur : Engl Ed)
November 2024
University Caxias do Sul, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- A 19-year study at a spinal cord injury rehabilitation center examined the prevalence and management of post-traumatic syringomyelia (PTS) in 920 patients, finding a 9% prevalence mainly in those suffering from severe injuries.
- The leading cause of injury was road traffic accidents, with thoracic spine syringomyelia being most common, and upper extremity weakness being a key reason for surgical intervention.
- Surgical procedures showed significant effectiveness in reducing the size of syrinxes, but reoperation rates were notably high, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation in patients.