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Metabolic changes in rabbit spinal cord after trauma: magnetic resonance spectroscopy studies.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2913925     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Combined phosphorus and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), using double-tuned surface coils, was used to monitor certain metabolic changes in the L-3 spinal segment of anesthetized rabbits prior to and following experimental spinal cord trauma. Following severe trauma, resulting in spastic paraplegia, there was a delayed and progressive accumulation of lactic acid, a decline in intracellular pH, and a loss of high-energy phosphates. Maximal alterations occurred between 2 and 3 hours after the trauma, with little further change by 4 hours. Histological examination 2 weeks after trauma showed tissue necrosis and cavitation. These findings support the concept of secondary tissue injury after spinal cord trauma and suggest that early changes in metabolism, as shown by MRS, may predict irreversible tissue damage.
Authors:
R Vink; L J Noble; S M Knoblach; M R Bendall; A I Faden
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of neurology     Volume:  25     ISSN:  0364-5134     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. Neurol.     Publication Date:  1989 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1989-02-28     Completed Date:  1989-02-28     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7707449     Medline TA:  Ann Neurol     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  26-31     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Center for Neural Injury, University of California, San Francisco.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenosine Triphosphate / metabolism
Animals
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy*
Male
Oxygen / metabolism
Phosphates / metabolism
Phosphocreatine / metabolism
Rabbits
Spinal Cord Injuries / metabolism*,  pathology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
902269//PHS HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Phosphates; 56-65-5/Adenosine Triphosphate; 67-07-2/Phosphocreatine; 7782-44-7/Oxygen

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