Adult neoplastic spinal cord compression

Spinal cord compression ( SCC ) constitutes a neurological emergency, and if left untreated, can result in permanent irreversible neurological dysfunction. Disabilities can range from mild weakness to complete quadriplegia with the inherent associated mental, physical and emotional suffering .The burden of cost to the individual and community is enormous.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Division of Neurosurgery

Year dc:date.issued

2000

Author dc:creator

• Pillay, Robin

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Peter, J C

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2888

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/2888