title: Localized spinal cord atrophy: significance of its demonstration.
abstract: Localized spinal cord atrophy was demonstrated in 6 cases by gas myelography. All of the patients had neck injuries with subsequent impairment of neurological function. Three representative cases are reported in full, and the remainder tabulated. The significance of the demonstration of this condition is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001284:Atrophy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications