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February 11, 2026Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine0 citations

Mortality after traumatic spinal cord injury in Galicia, Spain

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MCM Caparros-CalleMFMaría Elena Ferreiro-VelascoSBS. Salvador de la Barrera

Key Points

  • This study aims to investigate mortality rates among patients with traumatic spinal cord injury in Galicia, focusing on demographic factors.
  • Analyzed mortality rates among traumatic spinal cord injury patients
  • Identified demographic factors such as age and gender
  • Examined causes of death, with an emphasis on respiratory diseases
  • Assessed post-discharge management strategies
  • Increased mortality rates observed in women and older patients
  • Respiratory diseases identified as the leading cause of death
  • Need for improved respiratory management highlighted after discharge

Abstract

TSCI patients in Galicia, especially women and older patients, have an increased mortality. Respiratory diseases are the most common cause of death. Special attention should be paid to respiratory management and destination after discharge.

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Caparros-Calle et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1c53267fb587c655eb50https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2026.2614843
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