Worsening spasticity due to catheter breakage during intrathecal baclofen therapy: a case report
Abstract Background Intrathecal baclofen therapy can substantially improve symptoms in patients with severe spasticity owing to traumatic spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral paresis, or tethered cord syndrome. Problems associated with intrathecal catheters include migration, laceration,...
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Main Authors: | Yasutaka Takagi, Hiroshi Yamada, Hidehumi Ebara, Hiroyuki Hayashi, Hiroyuki Inatani, Yuta Nakamura, Ryo Sugihara, Aki Nakanami, Kenji Kagechika, Tetsutaro Yahata, Satoru Demura |
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Language: | English |
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2025-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05045-0 |
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