| pubmed-article:4047455 | pubmed:abstractText | While performing this research, 107 patients affected by syringomyelia were found, of which 35 were from the Padova province. The epidemiological study showed a progressive decrease of the disease in the last 40 years and a higher frequency in the rural area in comparison to the urban area. The data of prevalence in the region were also evaluated and compared with previous studies in other countries. The clinical studies, including a 20 years follow-up on a group of 25 patients, showed a slowly progressive impairment of the physical capacity without complete handicap, which had occurred in 2 of the group. The Authors suggest a constant clinical survey of these patients to encourage and support their social and professional activities. | lld:pubmed |
