Elizabeth Sekul, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Augusta GA UNITED STATES
Department of Neurology: Child Neurology

A highly-acclaimed pediatric neurologist specializing in electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular diseases.

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Sep 18, 2020

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Is another outbreak right around the corner? Let our experts explain Acute Flaccid Myelitis – and what you need to know to keep your kids safe

As battle-weary Americans struggle to emerge from the anxiety and worry of COVID-19, there might be even more bad news around the corner this fall for parents of young children. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sounding the alarm now about increased cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in the coming fall. It is of a rare but serious polio-like condition that surfaces every two years and children under five are its main target.On average, patients during the last outbreak in 2018 were aged 5 years old. Limb weakness and paralysis is the most common symptom of the condition which affects the nerve cells in the gray matter of the spinal cord. Others include a fever, pain, or numbness in one or more limbs, problems walking normally, a headache, back or neck pain, issues with swallowing or talking, and weakness in the face or neck. Patients may also have had a recent or current respiratory illness. August 05 Newsweek In what has already been a harrowing year, it looks like there may be another serious health concern on the horizon. And if you are an expert covering children’s health the potential for acute flaccid myelitis to peak in 2020 – then let our experts help.Dr. Elizabeth Sekul is a highly acclaimed pediatric neurologist specializing in electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular diseases. She also works as an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia's Department of Neurology and the Department of Pediatrics and Child Neurology. If you are a journalist looking to book an interview – simply click on Dr. Sekul’s icon and arrange a time today.

Biography

In addition to serving as a pediatric neurologist at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, Dr. Elizabeth Sekul works as an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia's Department of Neurology and the Department of Pediatrics and Child Neurology.

Her research has been published in several academic journals and she continues to be one of the most highly-sought-after physicians in her field of study.

She received her certification from the American Board of Neuropsychology, and she earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

Areas of Expertise

Cerebral Palsy

Electrodiagnostics

Botulinum toxin injections

Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

Education

Millsaps College

Bachelor's Degree

Chemistry

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Doctorate in medicine

Children's Hospital of Alabama

Internship

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Articles

Indium 111 diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid scintigraphy in the identification and management of intrathecal pump malfunction

PubMed

June Yowtak 1, Kelsie Cato, Hadyn Williams, Pamela Salazar, Samuel Macomson, Elizabeth Sekul, John Vender

2012-08-12

Intrathecal drug-delivery systems have become widely used tools in the management of refractory chronic pain and spasticity. Because increasing numbers of patients are using these systems, rehabilitation specialists frequently are the initial care providers who identify clinical signs and symptoms indicating possible complications relating to the implanted system. Identification of a pump malfunction often presents a diagnostic challenge. Distinguishing among progression of disease, new organic problems, and/or drug-device complications is critical. The use of nuclear medicine indium 111 diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) studies represents a highly effective, straightforward, minimally invasive way to assess implant function and drug distribution.

Needle EMG in certain uncommon clinical contexts

Wiley Online Library

Gloria Galloway, MD, Chair; Michael Andary, MD, MS; Andrea Boon, MD; Neil Busis, MD; Joseph Campellone Jr., MD; Michael Chang, MD; David Goodenough, MD; Vern Juel, MD; Richard Malamut, MD; Gregory Mulford, MD; Devon Rubin, MD; Kyle Ruffing, MD; Elizabeth Sekul, MD; Zachary Simmons, MD; Benn Smith, MD; and Vincent Tranchitella, MD

2004-11-09

It is the position of the AANEM that, based on the literature, there are no contraindications to needle electromyography (EMG) in patients with lymphedema or prosthetic joints. In patients with lymphedema, clinical judgment in each individual circumstance should be used in deciding whether the risk of complication is greater than the value of the information to be obtained from the needle electrode examination. Muscle Nerve, 2005

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic syndrome in a child with an autoimmune phenotype

National Library of Medicine

William H Hoffman 1, Sandra W Helman, Elizabeth Sekul, James E Carroll, Roger A Vega

2003-05-15

We report on a child with a family history of autoimmune defects, who presented at the age of 3(1/2) years with alopecia and Graves disease. He subsequently developed vitiligo and psoriasis. At 9(1/2) years, he developed an autoimmune form of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) with a significant elevation of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) autoantibodies. Shortly thereafter he developed chronic urticaria. HLA associations were present for Graves disease, vitiligo, psoriasis, and IgA deficiency. There was also evidence of autoimmunity involving the pancreatic islet cells and gastric parietal cells.