Imaging findings of penetrating spinal cord injuries secondary to stab wounds on magnetic resonance imaging in a tertiary trauma unit, South Africa
Background: In South Africa, the leading cause of spinal cord injuries is motor vehicle accidents, followed by violence-related injuries, including gunshot injuries and stab wounds. Controversy regarding management persists. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard to rule out surgical...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2019-09-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Radiology |
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Online Access: | https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1761 |