Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung (ASC), a relatively rare subtype of non-small-cell
lung cancer, is defined as a malignancy containing components of lung adenocarcinoma …

Purpose International uniformity of definition and classification are crucial for diagnosis and
management of cauda equina syndrome (CES). They are also useful for clinicians when …

Most patients presenting with uncomplicated acute low back pain (LBP) and/or
radiculopathy do not require imaging. Imaging is considered in those patients who have had …

Background Cauda equina syndrome (CES) results from nerve root compression in the
lumbosacral spine, usually due to a prolapsed intervertebral disc. Evidence for management …

Abstract In the United States, acute low back pain, with or without radiculopathy, is the
leading cause of years lived with disability and the third ranking cause of disability-adjusted …

Background There is a limited understanding of the frequency at which chiropractors
encounter patients with serious pathology such as malignancy, fracture, and infection. This …

OBJECTIVE Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a surgical emergency requiring timely
operative intervention to prevent symptom progression. Accurately establishing the …

Background Cauda equina syndrome (CES) may be a devastating disease with the potential
for significant patient morbidity. It is essential for emergency clinicians to be aware of how to …

Spinal cord tumors are uncommon neoplasms that, without treatment, can cause significant
neurologic morbidity and mortality. The historic classification of spine tumors is based on the …

Background Even though micturition, defecation, and sexual function are substantially
affected in cauda equina syndrome (CES), data on outcome are scarce. Methods Medical …