A Review on the Etiology and Management of Pediatric Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Pediatric traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is an uncommon presentation in the emergency department. Severe injuries are associated with devastating outcomes and complications, resulting in high costs to both the society and the economic system.

Evidence acquisition

The data on pediatric traumatic spinal cord injuries has been narratively reviewed.

Results

Pediatric SCI is a life-threatening emergency leading to serious outcomes and high mortality in children if not managed promptly. Pediatric SCI can impose many challenges to neurosurgeons and caregivers because of the lack of large studies with high evidence level and specific guidelines in terms of diagnosis, initial management and of in-hospital treatment options. Several novel potential treatment options

SUBMITTER: Benmelouka A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7163256 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature