Myelodysplasia. Problems of long-term survival and social function

Myelodysplasia. Problems of long-term survival and social function

Problems of ninety-eight patients with myelodysplasia, ages 13 to 72, were reviewed. They were grouped as follows: Those having thoracic and high lumbar level (L(2) upward arrow) lesions and confined to wheel chairs, those with intermediate paralysis (L(3-5) nerve roots) as walking with aids and tho...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Western journal of medicine 1975-03, Vol.122 (3), p.199-205
Hauptverfasser: Shurtleff, D B, Hayden, P W, Chapman, W H, Broy, A B, Hill, M L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Humans
Intellectual Disability - etiology
Intelligence
Long-Term Care
Male
Middle Aged
Paralysis
Self Concept
Sexual Behavior
Social Behavior
Spinal Cord - abnormalities
Urinary Incontinence
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Zusammenfassung:Problems of ninety-eight patients with myelodysplasia, ages 13 to 72, were reviewed. They were grouped as follows: Those having thoracic and high lumbar level (L(2) upward arrow) lesions and confined to wheel chairs, those with intermediate paralysis (L(3-5) nerve roots) as walking with aids and those with less paralysis (S(1) downward arrow) as fully ambulatory. Fifty-two percent of the L(2) upward arrow and only 15 percent of of the less severely paralyzed patients were retarded below an IQ level 70 (P
ISSN:0093-0415