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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Main Authors: Jacolien M. Rall, Fekade A. Gebremariam, Gina Joubert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Radiology
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Online Access:https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/1761