| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Cambridge elements. Elements in emergency neurosurgery |
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Elements in emergency neurosurgery.
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| Summary |
Spinal infections (SIs) are rare conditions affecting the intervertebral disc, vertebral body and/or adjacent spinal tissues. The lumbar region is most commonly involved, followed by the thoracic and cervical regions. Patients present with varied, non-specific clinical features leading to diagnostic and treatment delays. Clinicians need to have a low threshold to suspect SI. In this Element, two real-life cases of patients with SIs will be presented first. Core knowledge will be reviewed next, followed by diagnostic pitfalls and clinical pearls. Finally, the 'typical' clinical workflow for a patient with SI will be presented and the various treatment options will be explored |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 10, 2024) |
| Subject |
Intervertebral disk -- Diseases.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bhatt, Pragnesh, author
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| ISBN |
9781009409391 |
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1009409395 |
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