Is third ventricular enlargement in early stages of multiple sclerosis a predictor of motor and neuropsychological deficits : a cross-sectional study?
In this cohort of patients with MS with mild disease, third ventricular enlargement was indicative for motor deficits and cognitive impairment, even after considering fatigue as a relevant comorbidity. Third ventricular enlargement by means of TCS seems to be a useful, clinically meaningful parameter to stage patients' disease severity. Follow-up studies must show whether an intraindividual future third ventricular increase indeed signals larger cognitive impairment.
Non-operative management of penetrating injuries to the cervical oesophagus is safe and effective.