930 Cauda Equina Syndrome Referrals: A Single Centre Experience

Abstract Aim Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)is a neurosurgical emergency that requires prompt surgical intervention. History and examination performed by referring departments play an imperative role in the triaging of these patients for onward radiological investigation. We aimed to compare radiologically confirmed cauda equina syndrome CES referrals our tertiary unit elucidate true regional incidence CES. Method All over 4 year period (2018–2021) made using electronic patient referral portal, referapatient.orgtm, were collated. The was identified. Results 2018: 231 which 26 accepted (14 female 12 male). 2019: 151 20 6 2020: 257 28 (16 2021 (first months): 89 16 (7 9 Conclusions In 2018–2021 we received 728 90 required management. There 51 39 male patients. 211 from own Hospital (Hub) while 517 other (Spoke) Hospitals. 12.36% had This represents just 1 10 secondary care facilities. A greater understanding condition via utilisation large datasets may facilitate formulation novel scoring systems more accurately appraise cases putative avoid unnecessary transfers centres.