Penetrating injury of the spinal cord.
We describe 2 cases of penetrating injury of the thoracic spinal cord complicating stab wounds of the chest. Both patients exhibited the Brown-Séquard syndrome, with disturbances of sphincters as well as motor and sensory changes; both developed meningitis. The diagnosis and management of these patients are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D013577:Syndrome; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*