Seide Karasel Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Spinal Cord Surgery
Department of Spinal Cord Surgery, Famagusta State Hospital, Famagusta, Cyprus
I am Seide Karasel, belonging to the Department of Spinal Cord Surgery, interested in the field of Spinal Cord Surgery, Pregnancy; Spinal cord injury; Rehabilitation, Famagusta State Hospital, Famagusta, Cyprus
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Author(s): Seide Karasel
Pregnancies in women with spinal cord injury (SCI) is well eleborated in the litherature but SCI occuring during pregnancy is rarely reported. Managment of SCI during pregnancy needs comprehensive approach. In early stage pregnancy has higher risks with surgery and immobilisation. There is a higher risk of developing pressure ulcers, urinary tract infections, autonomic instability, intrauterine growth retardation and venous thromboembolism. This case is important for comprehensive approach toward her managment; including rehabilitation and obstetrical care.
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