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Can a lesion at t6 (suspected ms) cause autonomic dysreflexia ?

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Depends: It would depend on the severity of lesion. However, a nearly complete lesion at T6 could result in autonomic dysreflexia below the site of denervation.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/2/2019

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