학술논문
INCIDENCE OF SPINAL CORD LESIONS IN PATIENTS WITH INTRACTABLE CONSTIPATION
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
The Journal of Pediatrics. Sep 01, 2004 145(3):409-411
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0022-3476
Abstract
Spinal magnetic resonance imaging of children with intractable constipation was reviewed. Nine percent of patients had spinal cord abnormalities. Tethered cord was the most common lesion in 75% of patients. Magnetic resonance imaging is a useful tool to evaluate children with intractable constipation.