ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Decompression illness
;
Caisson disease
;
Spinal cord
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We report a case of decompression illness in which the patient developed paraparesis during scuba diving after rapid ascent. MRI of the spine revealed a focal intramedullary lesion consistent with the symptoms. The pathophysiological and radiological aspects of spinal decompression illness are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002340050901
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