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S Kopczyński

Publications and source records attributed to S Kopczyński.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
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[Instability of atlanto-axial complex in a boy with isolated odontoid process].

The authors present a case of a 14-years old boy, in whom, after a mild trauma, massive signs of cervical spinal cord injury appeared. Isolated odontoid process with instability of atlanto-axial complex proved to be the cause. In course of therapy with methylprednisolone and rehabilitation full recovery was achieved. The operative management consisted in posterior interlaminar stabilization C1-C2 with autologous bone transplant and titanium cable (Sof'wire). The etiology of this disturbance is discussed and operation method is presented.

Adolescent↗
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[Primitive neuroectodermal tumor of rare localization in two members of one family].

A 26-year-old man with primitive neuroectodermal tumour (PNET) is reported. The tumour originated from the cervical spinal cord and was resected partially. Few months later dissemination of the tumour to the meninges occurred. Familial history revealed that the first daughter of the patient had died in age of 14 months three years earlier of a tumour of the right cerebral hemisphere, also diagnosed as PNET.

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Clinical evaluation of the action of dexamethasone.

The antioedematous action of dexamethasone was assessed in 28 patients with supratentorial and infratentorial intracranial tumours and craniocerebral trauma. The criteria of evaluation included the state of consciousness, signs of focal cerebral injury, autonomic disturbances and signs of raised intracranial pressure. The greatest improvement was obtained in patients having intracranial tumours with herniation of the brain stem. In cases of extensive craniocerebral trauma no evident improvement was achieved.

Adult↗