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Comparison of preoperative selective spinal angiography and somatosensory-evoked potential monitoring with temporary occlusion of segmental vessels during anterior spinal surgery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8883201     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
STUDY DESIGN: The results of preoperative selective spinal angiography were compared with intraoperative occlusion of segmental arteries and somatosensory-evoked potential monitoring during anterior spinal surgery. OBJECTIVES: To determine if temporary occlusion of major radicular vessels supplying the spinal cord would result in intraoperative somatosensory-evoked potential changes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Temporary occlusion of segmental spinal arteries with concomitant somato-sensory-evoked potential monitoring has been used during anterior spinal surgery to avoid intraoperative vascular paraplegias caused by permanent ligations of vessels critical to the blood supply of the spinal cord. METHODS: Preoperative selective spinal angiography was performed in 16 patients to identify important radicular arteries supplying the spinal cord. At the time of anterior spinal surgery, temporary occlusion of segmental vessels was accomplished with somatosensory-evoked potential monitoring. RESULTS: Thirty-two radicular arteries were identified by arteriography in 16 patients. Temporary occlusion of nine segmental arteries in the surgical field supplying these radicular vessels resulted in no somatosensory-evoked potential changes. CONCLUSIONS: The lack of somatosensory-evoked potential changes after temporary occlusion of segmental arteries from which radicular arteries supply the spinal cord demonstrates sufficient perimedullary collateral circulation in that area of the spinal cord.
Authors:
G Bassett; C Johnson; P Stanley
Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Spine     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0362-2436     ISO Abbreviation:  Spine     Publication Date:  1996 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-01-27     Completed Date:  1997-01-27     Revised Date:  2009-07-09    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7610646     Medline TA:  Spine (Phila Pa 1976)     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1996-9; discussion 2000     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, California, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Angiography*
Blood Vessels / physiopathology
Child
Child, Preschool
Constriction
Evoked Potentials, Somatosensory*
Humans
Intraoperative Complications*
Ligation
Monitoring, Intraoperative*
Spinal Cord / blood supply*,  physiopathology*
Spinal Diseases / radiography,  surgery
Spine / radiography,  surgery*

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