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Prognosis in tetraplegia.
A total of 141 cases of traumatic tetraplegia were admitted to the Liverpool Paraplegic Centre between 1947 and 1967. Most of the deaths occurred within three months of injury, and comparison with other centres suggests that the early mortality could be reduced by more use of mechanical respirators.Urological complaints and pressure sores are hazards that can be overcome by careful attention to...
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1900 www.thelancet.com Vol 381 June 1, 2013 our report due to space limitations. The patient was thoroughly evaluated before enrolment, including a case review with her treating neurologist (GM) of more than 14 years. The patient fi rst noted stiff ness in her legs at age 36 years, 17 years before enrolment. Over several months, stiff ness pro gressed to fatigue, weakness in the legs, and then ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ
سال: 1968
ISSN: 0959-8138,1468-5833
DOI: 10.1136/bmj.4.5623.79