Adult neoplastic spinal cord compression
Master Thesis
2000
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Spinal cord compression ( SCC ) constitutes a neurological emergency, and if left untreated, can result in permanent irreversible neurological dysfunction. Disabilities can range from mild weakness to complete quadriplegia with the inherent associated mental, physical and emotional suffering .The burden of cost to the individual and community is enormous.
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Bibliography : leaves 91-107.
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Pillay, R. 2000. Adult neoplastic spinal cord compression. University of Cape Town.