title: [Sudden incapacity of walking].
abstract: Two cases of pain and sudden incapacity of walking are presented. In one case aortic dissection, and in the other a massive cholesterol embolism due to aortography were the causing events. The diagnostic evaluation of the patients and the organisation of the emergency services were insufficient in both cases. There was also a lack of adequate communication with patients and relatives, leading to a loss of trust in the hospitals. Although the diagnoses were incorrect, this had no influence on the clinical courses. Nevertheless, the demonstrated deficiencies should stimulate the reevaluation of one's own emergency concept.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Abteilung, Spital Zollikerberg, Zollikerberg.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stäubli
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis; D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000175:diagnosis; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004617:Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D020233:Gait Disorders, Neurologic / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007383:Intermittent Claudication / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008306:Malingering / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*