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Hayoun T, Département de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Américain, 51092 REIMS Cedex, FranceReceived: August 01, 2018; Published: August 14, 2018
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.08.001584
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Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality is a rare and difficult diagnosis. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, without proven effective treatment, with an evolution often unfavorable. We reviewed the literature to learn more about the diagnostic tools and treatment options available. In this study, we report our experience on 3 cases of Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality in children aged 1 to 3 years, in the case of road traffic accidents. Today 2 subjects are paraplegic, 1 tetraplegic, all 3 present urinary disorders. We found no diagnostic tool available and feasible in the acute phase of trauma. MRI can be a good way, but it is often unavailable.
Keywords: Spinal Cord Injury without Radiographic Abnormality; Spinal Cord Injury; Pediatric Trauma; SCIWORA; Spinal Cord Injury
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