Case report reveals diastematomyelia in adulthood, highlighting that conservative treatment may relieve symptoms but surgery is necessary for definitive care.
Thus, diastematomyelia can also present in an adult. While conservative treatment can provide relief in mild cases, surgery provides a definitive solution.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Shahzad et al. (2025) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: