scholarly journals Labor Complicated by Cervical Stenosis Following a Laser Cone Biopsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-15
Author(s):  
Jonathan Y. Han ◽  
Wai Loong Wong ◽  
Jerry K.Y. Chan
Author(s):  
Sandra Houlard ◽  
Franck Perrotin ◽  
Florence Fourquet ◽  
Henri Marret ◽  
Jacques Lansac ◽  
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Author(s):  
D. M. LUESLEY ◽  
C. W. E. REDMAN ◽  
E. J. BUXTON ◽  
F. G. LAWTON ◽  
D. R. WILLIAMS

2021 ◽  
pp. 312-317
Author(s):  
Eva Vister ◽  
Sebastiaan Hammer ◽  
Rudolf W.M. Keunen ◽  
Astrid L. Rijssenbeek ◽  
Niels A. van der Gaag

A complication of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting is overdrainage or overshunting of cerebrospinal fluid, which can cause formation of hygroma but in rare cases also cervical myelopathy at a later stage. In this article, we describe a very late complication of VP shunting. We present a 75-year-old man, previously given a VP shunt at the age of 46, who developed a progressive gait disturbance and ataxia of the limbs after 27 years. MRI showed a cervical stenosis and myelopathy as a result of venous engorgement due to chronic overshunting of the VP shunt. Revision of the VP shunt resulted in complete resolution of his neurological symptoms and the cervical myelopathy. Cervical myelopathy due to chronic overshunting is a rare and potentially very late complication of a VP shunt. Our case underlines the importance of awareness of this complication while proper treatment can reverse the associated symptoms fully.


Author(s):  
Omar Youssef Abdalla ◽  
Hieder Al-Shami ◽  
Heba Medhat Maghraby ◽  
Abdelrhman Enayet

Abstract Background The prevalence of cervical canal stenosis alone is estimated to be present in 4.9% of the adult population. Co-existence of dual pathology may complicate clinical presentation and necessitates a wise and individually based decision process. Objectives To estimate the co-existence of cervical canal stenosis in surgical lumbar canal stenosis patients and its reflection on decision-making regarding surgery. Methods It is a prospective study that was conducted on 70 cases with symptomatic lumbar canal stenosis by investigating them for cervical canal stenosis clinically and radiologically. Results The co-existence of cervical and lumbar canal stenoses was seen in 62 cases (88.57%); cases with relative cervical stenosis were 25 (35.714%) and absolute cervical stenosis was 37 (52.857%). Cases with no cervical stenosis were 8 (11.428%) and cases with relative lumbar stenosis were 22 (31.428%), while cases with absolute lumbar stenosis were 48 (68.571%). Cases with symptomatic cervical canal stenosis were 30 (42.857%). Cases with asymptomtic cervical canal stenosis were 32 (45.71%). Conclusion Tandem spinal stenosis (TSS) is not uncommon and MRI cervical spine should be done for every lumbar canal stenosis patient especially if indicated by history or clinical examination.


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