Remission in spasmodic torticollis.
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چکیده
In 26 patients with spasmodic torticollis followed up for a median period of 12 years, the frequency of sustained remission was 23%, the median duration of remission was 8 years and duration of torticollis before remission 3 years. These results are more favourable than stated in the literature and should be taken into consideration before recommending surgical treatment.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 47 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984