This is the third edition of one of the basic texts in clinical neurosciences. It has been welcomed in particular because the previous two editions have long been out of print. It brings considerable new material, and can also be used as a manual. Single fiber EMG is especially appreciated as the most sensitive tool to diagnose neuromuscular transmission disorders. Moreover, it has offered possibilities for highly precise studies of single muscle fibers, end plates and motoneurons. This reference text is cited in practically every major textbook of neurology or neuromuscular disorders.
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In 3 groups of 41, 48 women (from Slovenia) and 66 (USA) we recorded motor unit potentials (MUP) of the external anal sphincter muscles (EASM). We compared reproducibility of the confidence intervals between both ours and ours' and American group. Conclusion: confidence intervals for MUP parameters of the EASM could be used in any lab, provided the same technique as during compilation of the reference material is used.
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In a group of 69 patients with cauda equina we found 11 in whom lesion appeared after lumbar spine surgery. Of these, 5 had herniated disc surgery, 4 lumbar spinal stenosis surgery and 2 post-operative lumbar epidural haematoma. Patients with iatrogenic spinal lesions were older, and had more severe urinary, but similar bowel and sexual dysfunction that remaining patients. Among possible reasons for these complications we identified use of Kerrisons' rongeur instead of high speed drill, and insufficient patient posto-operative supervision.
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Cauda equina lesions are important cause of urinary, bowel and sexual dysfunction. Patients are usually severely affected by these dysfunctions. Knowledge of reasons and approaches to management of such patients is therefore very important in order to prevent occurrence and reduce consequences. The chapter describes anatomy of the cauda equina, epidemiology of such lesions, causes and clinical picture of acute and chronic lesions, diagnostic methods and management of patients with lesions of the cauda equina.
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The study evaluated the nature and extent of executive deficits in non-demented amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients. Patients were compared with controls on standard neuropsychological tests of executive functions and on an ecologically valid motor-free test of executive functions, the Medication Scheduling Task (MST). Motor dysfunction can present a significant confound when using standard neuropsychological measures. The MST is therefore a more sensitive measure of cognitive impairment, providing an important insight into cognitive processes, relevant for patients’ daily living.
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