Novak R W, Jones G, Ch'ien L T
Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1978 Dec;17(12):894-6, 899. doi: 10.1177/000992287801701206.
Four cases and a literature survey show acute transverse myelopathy to be a dramatic but rare pediatric problem. Neurologic deficits can be significant but generally improve with the passage of time. The prognosis for complete recovery, however, is poor.