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A Case of Transverse Myelitis Posted for Pressure Sore Debridement
Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare neuro-inflammatory condition that tends to affect the thoracic level of the spinal cord, leading to acute to subacute onset weakness, impaired sensation, and autonomic dysfunction. We report a case of 19 year old man with transverse myelitis who underwent elective surgery under general anesthesia successfully.
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General Anesthesia, Transverse Myelitis.
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