Early Versus Delayed Decompression in Cauda Equina Syndrome: Neurological and Functional Outcomes

Early surgical decompression within 48 hours of symptom onset is linked with significantly better bladder and neurological outcomes in CES. Systemic delays in diagnosis and referral highlight the urgent need for national CES protocols and efficient referral pathways in resource-limited settings.

Authors

Muhammad Naveed Khan
Muhammad Kamran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0781-0332)
Gohar Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2406-6787)
Waseem Sajjad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1112-4773)
Muhammad Zeeshan Ali
Shehzad Sadbar

Institutions

Bacha Khan University (PK)
Baghdad Medical City (IQ)

Publication Details

Journal: Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan
Published: 2025-11-01
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29271/jcpsp.2025.11.1402
Primary Topic: Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
Type: article
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article

Early Versus Delayed Decompression in Cauda Equina Syndrome: Neurological and Functional Outcomes

Muhammad Naveed Khan, Muhammad Kamran, Gohar Ali, Waseem Sajjad et al.

Nov 1, 2025

Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons Pakistan

Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

article

Early Versus Delayed Decompression in Cauda Equina Syndrome: Neurological and Functional Outcomes

Muhammad Naveed Khan, Muhammad Kamran, Gohar Ali, Waseem Sajjad, Muhammad Zeeshan Ali, Shehzad Sadbar

November 1, 2025article en

Abstract

Early surgical decompression within 48 hours of symptom onset is linked with significantly better bladder and neurological outcomes in CES. Systemic delays in diagnosis and referral highlight the urgent need for national CES protocols and efficient referral pathways in resource-limited settings.

Journal of College of Physicians And Surgeons PakistanVol. 35(11)

Bacha Khan University (PK), Baghdad Medical City (IQ)

Openalex Percentile: Top 52%

Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

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