Abstract. Epidemiology and pathogenesis of spinal cord syndromes due to adhesive arachnoiditis are discussed. The similarity of those syndromes with classical syringo myelias is pointed out. Two studies in Ethiopia indicate that in the majority of patients there is no benefit from treatment with antibiotics and steroids.
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