Incidence of spinal cord lesions in patients with intractable constipation.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Abstract Spinal magnetic resonance imaging of children with intractable constipation was reviewed. Nine percent of patients had spinal cord abnormalities. Tethered cord was the most common lesion in 75% of patients. Magnetic resonance imaging is a useful tool to evaluate children with intractable constipation.
Medical subject headings
- Constipation
- Spinal Cord