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G Corkill

Publications and source records attributed to G Corkill.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources
PubMed1976

Late results of cervical disc surgery.

Late results of cervical disc surgery have been reported and statistically studied in 383 cases: 83% were lateral discs, 13% were central spondylosis discs, and 4% central soft discs. Central spondylosis occured at a higher spinal level, and caused cord compression with or without weakness of the hands, but no pain. A posterior approach was used in all lateral discs, and either an anterior or a posterior approach, with or without fusion, for central discs. Preoperative myelography was always done and is recommended postoperatively in central disc surgery to evaluate the results. Our results were good to excellent in 95% of lateral discs, in 64% of central spondylosis discs, and in an unexpected 91% of 11 cases of central soft discs. There were no recurrences and no serious complications, although 20% developed other cervical or lumbar disc herniations.

Adult↗
PubMed1976

Saccadic visual suppression and down-beat nystagmus: a case of Arnold-Chiari malformation.

A case is reported in which visual disturbances associated with the sole physical finding of downbeat nystagmus led to investigation of a patient for a foramen magnum lesion. The Arnold-Chiari malformation was suggested by air study and confirmed at surgery. It is suggested that the phenomenon of saccadic suppression was responsible for the patient's visual disability. This was unaccompanied by any of the other neurological manifestations of the Arnold-Chiari malformation. Cases presenting in this manner, with only visual disturbances, may run the risk of being unrecognized for some time as a result.

Arnold-Chiari Malformation↗
PubMed1975

Intraspinal epidermoid tumor of the sacral canal presenting with urinary retention.

A case of epidermoid tumor of the sacral area with S3 root irritation resulting in bladder dysfunction is presented and its possible relationship to spinal puncture is discussed. Precautions should be taken to prevent this complication by using a stylet instead of a plain needle. The recognition of this complication should always be in the differential diagnosis of a child with back pain, gait abnormality and bladder dysfunction with a history of spinal puncture.

Back Pain↗
PubMed1975

Unilateral ventricular obstruction due to infection.

A 14 year old male was hospitalized with pansinusitis complicated by intracranial spread of the infection. He developed a unilateral obstruction of the ventricular system of the foramen of Monro and a secondary mass effect revealed by radiological investigation.

Adolescent↗