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This report describes a case of spinal canal stenosis at L4-L5 level andurinary incontinence (UI). An elderly woman was referred to a pain clinicwith persistent pain in low back and both lower limbs specially left leg. She complained of UI since 2 months before in a progressive manner as well. Because of progressive nature of her symptoms, physicians decided to refer her for surgery promptly; however, her cardiologic consult was not satisfactory, and surgery risk was reported significant. Physicians began symptomatic therapy and unexpectedly most of her symptoms were improved even her UI.
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| Issue | Vol 1 No 2 (2016): Spring | |
| Section | Case Report(s) | |
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