作者
JD England, GS Gronseth, G Franklin, GT Carter, LJ Kinsella, JA Cohen, AK Asbury, K Szigeti, JR Lupski, N Latov, RA Lewis, PA Low, MA Fisher, D Herrmann, JF Howard, G Lauria, RG Miller, M Polydefkis, AJ Sumner
发表日期
2009/1
来源
PM&R
卷号
1
期号
1
页码范围
14-22
简介
Background
Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) is the most common variety of neuropathy. Since the evaluation of this disorder is not standardized, the available literature was reviewed to provide evidence‐based guidelines regarding the role of autonomic testing, nerve biopsy and skin biopsy for the assessment of polyneuropathy.
Methods
A literature review using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Citation Index and Current Contents was performed to identify the best evidence regarding the evaluation of polyneuropathy published between 1980 and March 2007. Articles were classified according to a four‐tiered level of evidence scheme and recommendations were based upon the level of evidence.
Results and Conclusions
1. Autonomic testing may be considered in the evaluation of patients with polyneuropathy to document autonomic nervous system dysfunction (Level B). Such testing should be …
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