Gilchrist James M, Sachs George M
Department of Neurology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, 593 Eddy Street, APC 689, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA.
Muscle Nerve. 2004 Feb;29(2):165-90. doi: 10.1002/mus.10489.
Prognosis remains a neglected aspect of modern medical care and research, behind diagnosis and treatment. The very term "electrodiagnosis" implies as much. Despite this, much has been published regarding the use and benefit of electrodiagnostic techniques in assessing prognosis and assisting in management of patients after the diagnosis has been established. This information is often hidden or otherwise not emphasized. This review summarizes the literature regarding the use of such techniques for prognosis and management of disorders of lower motor neurons, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular transmission, and muscle.
预后仍然是现代医疗保健和研究中一个被忽视的方面，落后于诊断和治疗。“电诊断”这个术语本身就暗示了这一点。尽管如此，关于电诊断技术在已确诊患者的预后评估和管理中的应用及益处，已有大量文献发表。这些信息往往被隐藏或未得到强调。本综述总结了关于此类技术在评估下运动神经元、周围神经、神经肌肉传递和肌肉疾病的预后及管理方面的文献。
