2013
Endovascular coil embolization of segmental arteries prevents paraplegia after subsequent thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: An experimental model
Geisbüsch S, Stefanovic A, Koruth JS, Lin HM, Morgello S, Weisz DJ, Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. Endovascular coil embolization of segmental arteries prevents paraplegia after subsequent thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair: An experimental model. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 147: 220-227. PMID: 24220154, PMCID: PMC3918675, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.09.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicBlood Vessel Prosthesis ImplantationEmbolization, TherapeuticEndovascular ProceduresHindlimbLumbosacral RegionModels, AnimalMuscle, SkeletalParaplegiaRecovery of FunctionRegional Blood FlowSpinal Cord IschemiaSwineThoracic ArteriesTime FactorsVideo RecordingConceptsSpinal cord injuryThoracoabdominal aneurysm repairHind limb functionSegmental arteriesTAAA repairAneurysm repairCord injuryGroup 2Tarlov scoreLimb functionCoil embolizationExperimental modelSpinal cordGroup 1Ischemic spinal cord injuryPostoperative spinal cord injuryHybrid TAAA repairJuvenile Yorkshire pigsLumbar segmental arteriesModified Tarlov scoreEndovascular coil embolizationLower thoracic/upper lumbar regionUpper lumbar regionPrevents paraplegiaHistopathologic injury
2012
Imaging of vascular remodeling after simulated thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair
Geisbüsch S, Schray D, Bischoff MS, Lin HM, Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. Imaging of vascular remodeling after simulated thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2012, 144: 1471-1478. PMID: 23010582, PMCID: PMC3496032, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.08.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicArteriesBarium SulfateBehavior, AnimalCollateral CirculationContrast MediaDilatation, PathologicDisease Models, AnimalFemaleLatexLigationMammary ArteriesMultidetector Computed TomographyNeovascularization, PhysiologicParaplegiaReplica TechniquesSpinal CordSpinal Cord IschemiaSwineTime FactorsVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsAnterior spinal arterySpinal cord blood supplySmall collateral vesselsAneurysm repairCollateral vesselsBlood supplyJuvenile Yorkshire pigsRisk of paraplegiaThoracoabdominal aneurysm repairThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsSpinal cord circulationEndovascular repairSpinal arteryArtery sacrificeIntercostal arteriesCord circulationInternal thoracicAortic aneurysmTomographic scanTomographic scanningVascular remodelingGroup 2Group 1Group 3Previous interventions
2011
Staged Approach Prevents Spinal Cord Injury in Hybrid Surgical-Endovascular Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: An Experimental Model
Bischoff MS, Scheumann J, Brenner RM, Ladage D, Bodian CA, Kleinman G, Ellozy SH, Di Luozzo G, Etz CD, Griepp RB. Staged Approach Prevents Spinal Cord Injury in Hybrid Surgical-Endovascular Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair: An Experimental Model. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2011, 92: 138-146. PMID: 21718839, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.03.098.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAngiographyAngioplastyAnimalsAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicCombined Modality TherapyDisease Models, AnimalFemaleFollow-Up StudiesIntraoperative ComplicationsMonitoring, IntraoperativeRandom AllocationRisk AssessmentSpinal CordSpinal Cord InjuriesStentsSurvival RateSwineTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsGroup 1Group 2Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairJuvenile Yorkshire pigsSevere ischemic damageHind limb functionAortic aneurysm repairStent graft occlusionLumbar spinal cordModified Tarlov scoreSpinal cord injuryEndovascular coverageTarlov scoreGraft occlusionAneurysm repairArtery ligationIntercostal arteriesIschemic damageCord injuryLimb functionSudden occlusionSpinal cordLower thoracicHistopathologic analysisPorcine model
2010
Experimental Two-Stage Simulated Repair of Extensive Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms Reduces Paraplegia Risk
Zoli S, Etz CD, Roder F, Brenner RM, Bodian CA, Kleinman G, Di Luozzo G, Griepp RB. Experimental Two-Stage Simulated Repair of Extensive Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms Reduces Paraplegia Risk. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2010, 90: 722-729. PMID: 20732484, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.04.047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal cord perfusion pressureHind limb functionGroup 2Artery sacrificeLimb functionExtensive segmental artery sacrificeExtensive thoracoabdominal aneurysmsJuvenile Yorkshire pigsSevere ischemic damageMotor-evoked potentialsLumbar spinal cordSpinal cord functionModified Tarlov scoreSpinal cord injuryParaplegia riskTarlov scoreThoracoabdominal aneurysmsAneurysm repairCord functionDistal stumpIschemic damagePerfusion pressureCord injurySpinal cordLower thoracic