Commentary

Evidence-Based Spine-Care Journal The authors have no conflict of interest. Institutional Review Board was sought for this research in association with informed patient consent. The article in no way refers to the identity of the individual involved. ABSTRACT Study design: Case report. We present the case of a 55-year-old woman with cauda equina syndrome, and hypokalaemic paralysis secondary to thiazide diuretic abuse. Case report—Hypokalaemic paralysis secondary to thiazide diuretic abuse (...)

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