For debate - guidelines for the management of suspected cauda equina syndrome.
A logical, rational and reasonable guideline for the management of patients with suspected cauda equina syndrome (CESS) is proposed. This article is intended to promote debate. Ideally spinal surgeons can agree a standard of care that can be applied nationally to the benefit of our patients, our colleagues and, as neurosurgeons and spinal surgeons, ourselves.
Todd
Nick V
NV
Regional Neurosciences Center, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BE, UK. nick.todd@nuth.nhs.uk
D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000592:standards*; D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005260:Female; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010360:Patient Transfer; D011128:Polyradiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic / Q000592:standards*