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Anesthetic considerations in the treatment of cervical myelopathy

The Spine Journal, ISSN: 1529-9430, Vol: 6, Issue: 6, Page: S207-S211
2006
  • 12
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 47
    Captures
  • 1
    Mentions
  • 11
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    12
  • Captures
    47
  • Mentions
    1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1
  • Social Media
    11
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      11
      • Facebook
        11

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Review Description

The safe surgical treatment of patients with severe cervical spondylotic myelopathy involves a team approach incorporating special anesthetic considerations. This patient population is more vulnerable to perioperative complications. Advanced age, prolonged periods of immobility, multiple medical co-morbidities, and the risk of worsening neurologic injury mandate that the anesthesiologist pay special attention in the preoperative, induction, surgical, and recovery phases.

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