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Gharios M, Stenimahitis V, El-Hajj VG, Mahdi OA, Fletcher-Sandersjöö A, Jabbour P, Andersson M, Hultling C, Elmi-Terander A, Edström E. Spontaneous spinal cord infarction: a systematic review. BMJ Neurol Open 2024; 6:e000754. [PMID: 38818241 PMCID: PMC11138300 DOI: 10.1136/bmjno-2024-000754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Background and objectives Spontaneous spinal cord infarction (SCInf) is a rare condition resulting in acute neurological impairment. Consensus on diagnostic criteria is lacking, which may present a challenge for the physician. This review aims to analyse the current literature on spontaneous SCInf, focusing on epidemiology, the diagnostic process, treatment strategies and neurological outcomes. Methods The study was performed in accordance with a previously published protocol. PubMed, Web of Science and Embase were searched using the keywords 'spontaneous', 'spinal cord', 'infarction' and 'ischaemic'. The eligibility of studies was evaluated in two steps by multiple reviewers. Data from eligible studies were extracted and systematically analysed. Results 440 patients from 33 studies were included in this systematic review. Analysis of vascular risk factors showed that hypertension was present in 40%, followed by smoking in 30%, dyslipidaemia in 29% and diabetes in 16%. The severity of symptoms at admission according to the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale was score A 19%, score B14%, score C36% and score D32%. The mean follow-up period was 34.8 (±12.2) months. ASIA score at follow-up showed score A 11%, score B 3%, score C 16%, score D 67% and score E 2%. The overall mortality during the follow-up period was 5%. When used, MRI with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) supported the diagnosis in 81% of cases. At follow-up, 71% of the patients were able to walk with or without walking aids. Conclusion The findings suggest a significant role for vascular risk factors in the pathophysiology of spontaneous SCInf. In the diagnostic workup, the use of DWI along with an MRI may help in confirming the diagnosis. The findings at follow-up suggest that neurological recovery is to be expected, with the majority of patients regaining ambulation. This systematic review highlights gaps in the literature and underscores the necessity for further research to establish diagnostic criteria and treatment guidelines.
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- Maria Gharios
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Rehabilitation, Furuhöjden Rehab Hospital, Täby, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Capio Spine Center Stockholm, Löwenströmska Hospital, Upplands-Väsby, Sweden
- Department of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Capio Spine Center Stockholm, Löwenströmska Hospital, Upplands-Väsby, Sweden
- Department of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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Yokoyama Y, Sakurai T, Yamahara N, Yaguchi T, Nishida H. Cervical spinal cord transient ischemic attack: A case report. J Neuroradiol 2023; 50:568-570. [PMID: 37516407 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurad.2023.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Revised: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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- Yuki Yokoyama
- Department of Neurology, Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center, 4-6-1 Noisshiki, Gifu 500-8717, Japan.
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- Department of Neurology, Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center, 4-6-1 Noisshiki, Gifu 500-8717, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center, 4-6-1 Noisshiki, Gifu 500-8717, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center, 4-6-1 Noisshiki, Gifu 500-8717, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Gifu Prefectural General Medical Center, 4-6-1 Noisshiki, Gifu 500-8717, Japan
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Chen WC, Chen HY, Weng TI, Chen CK. Sudden quadriparesis after non-overdose local anesthesia. Int J Emerg Med 2022; 15:19. [PMID: 35581544 PMCID: PMC9112499 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-022-00423-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background A well-known anesthetic, lidocaine is the most widely used local anesthetic. Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a life-threatening event with common and prominent presentations of central nervous system (CNS) toxicity and cardiovascular toxicity. The most frequent and prominent early warning signs and symptoms of LAST are central nervous system symptoms. While rare, cases quadriparesis after the administration of lidocaine has been reported. Case presentation In this paper, we report a very rare case of quadriparesis after local anesthesia administration for vocal cord cyst-removal surgery, which dramatically improved after treatment. LAST can occur during various routes of lidocaine administration, such as local spray. A possible mechanism of our case could be the local diffusion of lidocaine to the spinal cord, which caused the symptoms to mimic anterior cord syndrome. Conclusions Our case presented a favorable outcome following the administration of intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) for non-over dose local anesthetic drug induced spinal cord inhibition symptoms. These findings highlight the need for further research on the use of ILE to reverse LAST and other adverse effects of local anesthetics.
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- Wei-Chen Chen
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,Forensic and Clinical Toxicology Center, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, National. Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Forensic Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan. .,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Pikija S, Kunz AB, Nardone R, Enzinger C, Pfaff JA, Trinka E, Seifert-Held T, Sellner J. Spontaneous spinal cord infarction in Austria: a two-center comparative study. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2022; 15:17562864221076321. [PMID: 35299778 PMCID: PMC8921761 DOI: 10.1177/17562864221076321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background: Spinal cord infarction (SCI) is a neurological emergency associated with high rates of persistent neurological deficits. Knowledge about this rare but potentially treatable condition needs to be expanded. Objective: To describe the characteristics of spontaneous SCI in a large retrospective series of patients treated at two tertiary care centers in Austria. Methods: We performed a descriptive and comparative analysis of spontaneous SCI treated at the University Hospitals of Salzburg and Graz between the years 2000 and 2020. The analysis included pre- and in-hospital procedures, clinical presentation, etiology, diagnostic certainty, reperfusion therapy, and functional outcome at discharge. Results: We identified 88 cases, 61% were ascertained in the second half of the study period. The median age was 65.5 years [interquartile range (IQR) = 56–74], 51.1% were women. Anterior spinal artery infarction was the predominant syndrome (82.9%). Demographics, vascular comorbidities, and clinical presentation did not differ between the centers. The most frequent etiology and level of diagnostic certainty were distinct, with atherosclerosis (50%) and definite SCI (42%), and unknown (52.5%) and probable SCI (60%) as front runners in Salzburg and Graz, respectively. Patients arrived after a median of 258.5 min (IQR = 110–528) at the emergency room. The first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spinal cord was performed after a median of 148 min (IQR = 90–312) from admission and was diagnostic for SCI in 45%. Two patients received intravenous thrombolysis (2.2%). The outcome was poor in 37/77 (48%). Conclusion: Demographics, clinical syndromes, and quality benchmarks for spontaneous SCI were consistent at two Austrian tertiary care centers. Our findings provide the foundation for establishing standards for pre- and in-hospital care to improve outcomes.
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- Slaven Pikija
- Department of Neurology, Christian Doppler Medical Center, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Christian Doppler Medical Center, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute for Neurorehabilitation and Space Neurology, Salzburg, Austria
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- Karl Landsteiner Institute for Neurorehabilitation and Space Neurology, Salzburg, Austria
- Department of Neurology, Hospital of Merano (SABES-ASDAA), Merano, Italy; Spinal Cord Injury and Tissue Regeneration Center, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
- Division of Neuroradiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- University Institute for Neuroradiology, Christian Doppler Medical Center, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Christian Doppler Medical Center, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria Karl Landsteiner Institute for Neurorehabilitation and Space Neurology, Salzburg, Austria Neuroscience Institute, Christian Doppler Medical Center and Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Neurology, Landesklinikum Mistelbach-Gänserndorf, Liechtensteinstr. 67, 2130 Mistelbach, Austria
- Department of Neurology, Christian Doppler Medical Center, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
- Department of Neurology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, München, Germany
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Sawada D, Ito A, Shiohama T, Tsukada H, Fujii K. Spontaneous spinal cord infarction in a 10-year-old Japanese girl. Pediatr Int 2022; 64:e14909. [PMID: 35092631 DOI: 10.1111/ped.14909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Daisuke Sawada
- Department of Pediatrics, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yatsu Hoken Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
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Marcellino C, Zalewski NL, Rabinstein AA. Treatment of Vascular Myelopathies. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11940-021-00689-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Young RJ, Huang JH, Thiex R. Diagnosing spinal cord ischemia: Are we doing enough catheter angiography? Neurol Clin Pract 2020; 10:469-470. [PMID: 33524083 PMCID: PMC7837439 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000000803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Robert J Young
- Neuroradiology Service (RJY), Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; Department of Neurosurgery (JHH), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Temple, TX; and Department of Neurosurgery (RT), Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Everett, WA
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- Neuroradiology Service (RJY), Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; Department of Neurosurgery (JHH), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Temple, TX; and Department of Neurosurgery (RT), Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Everett, WA
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- Neuroradiology Service (RJY), Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY; Department of Neurosurgery (JHH), Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Temple, TX; and Department of Neurosurgery (RT), Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Everett, WA
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