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Positioning a proned patient with cauda equina syndrome who presents at 15 weeks gestation: a case report
Cauda equina syndrome is a neurosurgical emergency that requires prompt intervention to prevent irreversible spinal cord paralysis. This article describes how we managed a case of an obese pregnant patient who was placed in the prone position for surgery. We discuss the evidence behind the managemen...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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F1000Research
2014
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4111115/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25110580 http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.3310.1 |
| Sumario: | Cauda equina syndrome is a neurosurgical emergency that requires prompt intervention to prevent irreversible spinal cord paralysis. This article describes how we managed a case of an obese pregnant patient who was placed in the prone position for surgery. We discuss the evidence behind the management options and choice of operating tables available. |
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