81. Go'mez-Caro Andre's Et Al.: Spinal Cord Compression And... PII S15699293(04)00014-3 Case report - Thoracic general. Spinal cordcompression and epidural abscess extension of pleural empyema. http://www1.elsevier.com/gej-ng/10/22/71/87/47/57/abstract.html

Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Vol. 3 (2) (2004) pp. 317-318 PII: S1569-9293(04)00014-3 Case report - Thoracic general Spinal cord compression and epidural abscess extension of pleural empyema abelitov@yahoo.es ablgomez@hotmail.es Received 2 November 2003; received in revised form 3 January 2004; accepted 14 January 2004 Abstract We report a case of epidural extension of pleural empyema with cord compression and neurologic deficit. Surgical decompression was required and emergency bilateral laminectomy was performed with removal of abscess and granulation tissue. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus grew in cultures of pleural and epidural specimens and appropriate intravenous antibiotics were started. In spite of early diagnosis and rapid management the patient suffered severe sequelae. Keywords: Spinal cord Empyema Infection Neurologic injury Pleural effusion Corresponding author. Tel.: +34-91-390-8281 [Online Article] [Full text] (PDF 113.8 Kb)

82. Lothian NHS Trust Cd Roms: Spinal Cord Compression eLearning, Lothian NHS Trust Cd Roms spinal cord compression. Contact(s)Ms Jackie Aim Developer 0131 651 1645 j.aim@ed.ac.uk. Ms http://www.lts.mvm.ed.ac.uk/cwdev/project.asp?ProjID=72

83. NeLH Toolkit - Care Pathways - Pathway - Spinal Cord Compression Pathway Details Topic, spinal cord compression. Stage of Development, Drafting.Care Setting, Acute. Pathway Title, spinal cord compression. Pathway summary, http://www.nelh.shef.ac.uk/nelh/kit/cps/paths.nsf/0/a6209610b90a352680256db90037

84. Veterinary Neurology And Neurosurgery, Neuro. Signs In Video: Cervical Cord Comp VETERINARY NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY. NEUROLOGICAL SIGNS IN VIDEO.spinal cord compression, Cranial Cervical region. This dog suffered http://www.neurovet.org/VIDEOS/HighCervicalCordCompr.htm

Table of Contents Index What Is Your Diagnosis/Case of the Month Neuro. Signs in Video VETERINARY NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSUR GERY NEUROLOGICAL SIGNS IN VIDEO Spinal Cord Compression, Cranial Cervical region This dog suffered from compresion of the spinal cord by fibrous tissue proliferation in the C2-C3 vertebral region . Following removal of the abnormal tissue there was noticeable improvement of the gait; however, there was marked residual abnormality. The dog is being followed to see the long-term outcome. A complete description of the case is available on line: VNN What Is Your Diagnosis?, June 2001. Click here if the movie above doesn't load quickly This patient was seen by the Surgery Service and (by consultation) the Neurology/Neurosurgery Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital of The University of California Davis. We are grateful to them for allowing us to use the information presented herewith. To review the case, go to: VNN What Is Your Diagnosis?, June 2001. Table of Contents Index What Is Your Diagnosis/Case of the Month ... Neuro. Signs in Video var pageName = "Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery, Neuro. Signs in Video: Fibrotic Myopathy"; var code = " "; document.write(code);

85. Direct Decompressive Surgery With Postoperative Radiation Therapy Helps Spinal C 20, 2003 Print this release Direct Decompressive Surgery with Postoperative RadiationTherapy Helps spinal cord compression Patients Walk Longer, More Often. http://www.astro.org/media_center/archived_news_releases/2003/1020regine.htm

Governance Membership Information Awards History ... Corporate Ambassador City: State: username: password: forgot password? October 20, 2003 Print this release Direct Decompressive Surgery with Postoperative Radiation Therapy Helps Spinal Cord Compression Patients Walk Longer, More Often Patients with spinal cord compression treated with radical direct decompressive surgery and postoperative radiotherapy retain the ability to walk longer and regain the ability to walk more often than patients treated with radiotherapy alone, according to a study presented October 20, 2003, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology’s 45th Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. Patients eligible for this study had a histological diagnosis of cancer with an MRI demonstrating a single site of cord compression. They had to have an expected survival of at least three months and no previous history of radiotherapy to the compression site. Surgery was performed within 24 hours of study entry with the intent in all cases to remove as much tumor as possible, provide immediate decompression and stabilize the spine. Radiation therapy began within two weeks of surgery in the surgery plus radiotherapy group and within 24 hours of study entry in the radiation therapy only group. Both groups were treated with the same corticosteroid protocol and received equal radiation doses.

86. DrDillin.com: Cervical Spinal Stenosis spinal cord compression External objects can compress the spinal cord changingthe shape and interrupting the spinal cord s normal function. http://www.drdillin.com/education/basics_css_compression.htm

Spine Basics: Cervical Spinal Stenosis Spinal Cord Compression External objects can compress the spinal cord changing the shape and interrupting the spinal cord's normal function. External pressure from anatomic structures can narrow the spinal canal to the point where spinal cord compression occurs. The spinal cord exists in the space bounded by the ring. Narrowing leads to spinal cord pressure and change in spinal cord shape. This compression effects the function of the spinal cord. Side View Top View Clinical Evaluation Stenosis Ring Concept Connected Ring Concept Spinal Cord Compression Spinal Cord Organization Spinal Cord Syndromes Definition of Stenosis Practice Information Menu About Dr. Dillin Contact Us Make An Appointment Office Maps and Directions Consultations Treated Spine Conditions Spine Operations Philosophical Heritage Download Patient Forms Practice Home Page Spine Education Menu Spine Animations Spine Basics Spine Definitions Spine Conditions Spine Procedures Spine Editorials Spine References Surgeon's Lounge Spine Links Site Design by Swarm Orthopedic

87. Understanding Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, By Spine-Health The process that leads to spinal cord compression is a result of cervical arthritis (also called cervical spondylosis), which is incompletely understood and http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/undermy/undermy01.html

Introduction Common causes Conservative care Surgery ... Anatomy Search Cervical spondylotic myelopathy Introduction Diagnosis Treatment options Related information Bone spurs and back pain Cervical osteoarthritis Facet joint disorders Understanding cervical spondylotic myelopathy Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) refers to impaired function of the spinal cord caused by degenerative changes of the discs and facet joints acquired in adult life. This is the most common disorder causing dysfunction of the spinal cord in the United States. Most patients with this condition are over 50 years of age, but the age of onset is variable depending on the degree of congenital spinal canal narrowing. The process that leads to spinal cord compression is a result of cervical "arthritis"

88. HealthyNJ--Information For Healthy Living--Spinal Cord Diseases permanent. spinal cord compression. Normally malfunction. Symptoms mayreflect either spinal cord compression or nerve root damage. If http://www.healthynj.org/dis-con/spinald/main.htm

Additional Information General Description New Jersey Resources Recommended Web Sites Patient Education ... PubMED Search Spinal Cord Disorders The spinal cord, the main pathway of communication between the brain and the rest of the body, is a soft tubelike structure of nerves that extends downward from the base of the brain. The cord is protected by the bones of the spinal column (vertebrae). Nerves enter and exit from the spinal cord throughout its length, passing through small openings between each vertebra. The spinal cord is highly organized; rather than being grouped haphazardly, nerves are bundled so that related types run together. The side of the spinal cord that faces the front of the body contains motor nerves that transmit information to muscles and stimulate movement. The side of the spinal cord that faces the back and sides contains sensory nerves that transmit information to the brain about sensations such as touch, position, pain, heat, and cold. The spinal cord can be damaged in many ways, producing various symptom patterns; these patterns enable a doctor to determine the location (level) of spinal cord damage. The spinal cord can be cut in an accident, compressed, destroyed by infection, damaged when its blood supply is cut off, or affected by diseases (such as spinal cord cysts, cervical spondylosis, or multiple sclerosis) that alter its nerve function.

89. Spinal Cord protrude into the upper cervical spinal canal cross the central part of the cordthis may Longitudinal Signs Spasticity from compression of the corticospinal http://www.sun.ac.za/neurology/lectures/spinalcord.htm

SPINAL CORD There are two distinct patterns of abnormality of disease of the spinal cord: longitudinal and segmental, corresponding to upper and lower motor neuron respectively. Usually both forms are present together. Longitudinal damage produces loss of function of the entire system (motor or sensory) from the level of injury down. Segmental damage produces signs limited to the level of a single segment or segments: there is segmental motor, sensory and autonomic loss leading to atrophy and weakness in a myotomal distribution, reflex loss, sensory loss in a dernatomal distribution and sympathetic and parasympathetic disturbance. 1. ANATOMY External morphology The spinal cord is a small structure, about the width of your thumb. Since the cord ends at the bottom of the first lumbar vertebra it is virtually limited to the cervical and thoracic areas. Note that owing to the small size of the cord it is usual for both sides of the body to be affected in cord disease. There are a series of motor and sensory rootlets issuing from the cord: 8 Cervical, 12 Thoracic, 5 Lumbar and 5 Sacral. The ventral roots carry the myelinated axons to the muscles and muscle spindles and the myelinated axons of preganglionic "pathetic neurons (parasympathetic in the sacral region). Dorsal roots carry sensory input from skin, muscle spindle, joint and viscera in both myelinated and unmyelinated axons. The rootlets join together to form the mixed spinal nerves which exit from the spinal canal via the intervertebral foramen and then go on to supply the myotomes and dermatomes.

90. NEUROLOGIE: CAS COMPRESSION NEUROLOGIE Les dossiers classés en compression . ABNORMALITIES spinalcord, compression,spinal cord, MR STUDIES,spinal cord, ABNORMALITIES. http://www.med.univ-rennes1.fr/cerf/iconocerf/idx/N/COMPRESSION.html

ABNORMALITIES : SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, ABNORMALITIES BRAIN : MENINGES, NEOPLASMS,BRAIN, CT,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION CERVICAL SPINAL CANAL : SPINAL CORD, CT,CERVICAL SPINAL CANAL, STENOSIS,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION CT : SPINAL CORD, CT,CERVICAL SPINAL CANAL, STENOSIS,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION MENINGES, NEOPLASMS,BRAIN, CT,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,SPINAL CORD, CT, OSTEITIS HEMATOMA : SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,SPINAL CANAL, HEMATOMA INTERVERTEBRAL DISKS : SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,SPINE, MR STUDIES,SPINE, INTERVERTEBRAL DISKS SPINE, INTERVERTEBRAL DISK,SPINE CT, SURGERY,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION MENINGES : MENINGES, NEOPLASMS,BRAIN, CT,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION MENINGIOMA : SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,MENINGIOMA, SPINAL CORD, NEOPLASMS MENINGIOMA,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION MR STUDIES : SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,SPINE, MR STUDIES,SPINE, INTERVERTEBRAL DISKS SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,NEUROFIBROMATOSIS MENINGIOMA,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION SPINAL CORD, NEOPLASMS,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION ... SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, ABNORMALITIES NEOPLASMS : SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,MENINGIOMA, SPINAL CORD, NEOPLASMS

91. NEUROLOGIE: CAS SPINAL CORD ABNORMALITIES SPINA cord, ABNORMALITIES,spinal cord, CT; spinal cord,compression,spinal cord, MR STUDIES,spinal cord, ABNORMALITIES. http://www.med.univ-rennes1.fr/cerf/iconocerf/idx/N/SPINAL_CORD.html

ABNORMALITIES : SPINA CORD, ABNORMALITIES,SPINAL CORD, CT SPINAL CORD, COMPRESSION,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, ABNORMALITIES ANATOMY : SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,ARTERIES, SPINAL SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,ARTERIES, SPINAL SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,ARTERIES, SPINAL SPINAL CORD ANGIOGRAPHY, ANATOMY,SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,ARTERIES, SPINAL ANGIOGRAPHY : ANGIOMA, SPINAL CORD,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,ARTERIES, SPINAL SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,ARTERIES, SPINAL SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,ARTERIES, SPINAL ... SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,SPINAL CORD, FISTULA ARTERIOVENOUS,MYELOGRAPHY ANGIOMA : SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,ANGIOMA, SPINAL CORD,ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION, SPINAL CORD ANGIOMA, SPINAL CORD,SPINAL CORD, MR STUDIES,SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY SPINAL CORD, NEOPLASMS,ANGIOMA, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ARTEFACT : CT, ARTEFACT,SPINAL CORD, CYST ARTERIES : SPINAL CORD, ANGIOGRAPHY,SPINAL CORD, ANATOMY,ARTERIES, SPINAL

92. NINDS Spinal Cord Injury Information Page The most common types of SCI include contusion (bruising of the spinalcord) and compression (caused by pressure on the spinal cord). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/sci.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Spinal Cord Injury Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Spinal Cord Injury Information Page Reviewed 07-01-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Spinal Cord Injury? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Spinal Cord Injury? Is there any treatment? While recent advances in emergency care and rehabilitation allow many SCI patients to survive, methods for reducing the extent of injury and for restoring function are still limited. Immediate treatment for acute SCI includes techniques to relieve cord compression, prompt (within 8 hours of the injury) drug therapy with corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone to minimize cell damage, and stabilization of the vertebrae of the spine to prevent further injury. What is the prognosis?

93. Systemic Myelopathy Pathogenesis spinal stenosis Direct cord root compression; Vascularinsufficiency venous engorgement. Treatment Surgical decompression; ? http://www.neuro.wustl.edu/neuromuscular/spinal/systemic2.html

Front Search Index Links ... Patient Info MYELOPATHY Anatomical syndromes Anterior cord Cauda equina Central cord ... Posterior cord External link: Neuropate.dote Systemic disorders Traumatic myelopathy Vascular myelopathy From: M Al-Lozi PARTIAL CORD INJURY SYNDROMES Central cord Etiologies Trauma: Especially with Cervical arthritis Older patients Spondylitic myelopathy Syringomyelia Neoplasm: Metastatic, glial, lymphoma Sensory loss Sparing: Sacral May occur in absence of spinal fracture Anterior cord Etiology: Anterior spinal artery territory ischemia Relative preservation: Position sense Posterior cord Etiology Posterior spinal artery damage Diffuse atherosclerosis: Deficient collateral perfusion B deficiency Loss: Position sense Prognosis: Better than anterior syndrome Etiologies Trauma : Penetrating Radiation Decompression sickness Ipsilateral loss Weakness Position sense Contralateral loss Conus medullaris: Inferior cord Onset: Rapid Symmetric defects Weakness: Sacral Sensory Saddle (sacral distribution) May be dissociated ( syringomyelic Bladder involvement; Impotence: Consistent; Early Cauda equina Clinical Onset: Progressive; Slow; Unilateral

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