Paraplegia caused by spinal epidural abscess.
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چکیده
Two patients with spinal epidural abscess, but with different neurological outcomes, are presented. The pathogenesis, clinical features and current treatment are reviewed. The need for early diagnosis is once again stressed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 64 754 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1988