2022
Spinal cord protection in open and endovascular approaches to thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
Amabile A, Lewis E, Costa V, Tadros RO, Han DK, Di Luozzo G. Spinal cord protection in open and endovascular approaches to thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Vascular 2022, 31: 874-883. PMID: 35507464, DOI: 10.1177/17085381221094411.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal cord injuryCord injuryAortic aneurysmSpinal cordDistal aortic perfusionSubclavian artery revascularizationSpinal cord protectionThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsCerebrospinal fluid drainageThoracic aortic aneurysmArtery revascularizationAortic repairEndovascular repairAortic perfusionAortic proceduresEndovascular approachSystemic hypothermiaPostoperative managementExtracorporeal circulationLocal edemaPersistent complicationsFluid drainageCurrent evidenceInjuryAdjunct
2019
Paraspinous muscle gene expression profiling following simulated staged endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: exploring potential therapeutic pathways
Lewis ER, Geisbüsch S, Chang YJ, Costa V, Husain S, Soteropoulos P, Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. Paraspinous muscle gene expression profiling following simulated staged endovascular repair of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: exploring potential therapeutic pathways. European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery 2019, 57: 30-38. PMID: 31006003, DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezz113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAneurysm repairGene expression profilingCollateral networkThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairSpinal collateral networkSpinal segmental arteriesSuch extensive proceduresThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic aneurysm repairSpinal cord perfusionSpinal cord injuryPotential therapeutic pathwayExpression profilingArteriolar remodellingTAAA repairCord perfusionNeurological complicationsEndovascular repairNeuroprotective effectsEndovascular techniquesCord injuryAortic aneurysmCoil embolizationEndovascular coilingEndovascular intervention
2016
Planned Staged Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms to Minimize Spinal Cord Injury: A Proof of Concept
Di Luozzo G, Wilderman M, Pawale A, McCullough J, Griepp R. Planned Staged Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms to Minimize Spinal Cord Injury: A Proof of Concept. Aorta 2016, 3: 177-180. DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2016.15.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
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 modelSpinal Cord Preservation in Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Bischoff MS, Di Luozzo G, Griepp EB, Griepp RB. Spinal Cord Preservation in Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair. Perspectives In Vascular Surgery And Endovascular Therapy 2011, 23: 214-222. PMID: 21502113, DOI: 10.1177/1531003511400622.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal cord injuryThoracoabdominal aneurysm repairAneurysm repairIncidence of paraplegiaSpinal cord preservationSpinal cord protectionEndovascular aortic repairOpen surgical repairSpinal cord vasculatureAortic repairEndovascular approachSurgical repairDreadful complicationCord injuryEndovascular proceduresCollateral networkInvasive natureRepairRecent technical advancementsParaparesisComplicationsParaplegiaInjuryIncidenceVasculatureMonitoring the collateral network pressure in extensive distal aortic aneurysm repair: A new adjunct to prevent ischaemic spinal cord injury
Etz C, Di Luozzo G, Zoli S, Lazalla R, Bodian C, Griepp R. Monitoring the collateral network pressure in extensive distal aortic aneurysm repair: A new adjunct to prevent ischaemic spinal cord injury. The Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgeon 2011, 59 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1269131.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Measuring the collateral network pressure to minimize paraplegia risk in thoracoabdominal aneurysm resection
Etz CD, Zoli S, Bischoff MS, Bodian C, Di Luozzo G, Griepp RB. Measuring the collateral network pressure to minimize paraplegia risk in thoracoabdominal aneurysm resection. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2010, 140: s125-s130. PMID: 21092778, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.07.040.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAortic Aneurysm, ThoracicBlood PressureBlood Pressure DeterminationCatheterization, PeripheralCentral Venous PressureCerebrospinal Fluid PressureCollateral CirculationDisease Models, AnimalHumansParaplegiaRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSpinal CordSwineTime FactorsVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsMean aortic pressureSpinal cord injurySegmental arteriesCord injuryAortic pressureSpinal cord perfusion pressureThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairThoracoabdominal aneurysm resectionSpinal cord perfusionAortic aneurysm repairAneurysm resectionParaplegia riskDistal bypassCord perfusionHypogastric arteryAneurysm repairPerfusion pressureArterial ligationEpidural spaceCollateral networkParavertebral musclesPulsatile perfusionArteryOutflow pressureInjuryPredicting the Risk of Paraplegia After Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair
Zoli S, Roder F, Etz CD, Brenner RM, Bodian CA, Lin HM, Di Luozzo G, Griepp RB. Predicting the Risk of Paraplegia After Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Repair. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2010, 90: 1237-1245. PMID: 20868820, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.04.091.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal cord injuryRisk of paraplegiaSegmental arteriesParaplegia riskEndovascular repairAneurysm repairCord injuryThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairMotor-evoked potential monitoringPrevious aortic surgeryThoracoabdominal aneurysm repairIndependent risk factorThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic aneurysm repairStandard surgical approachCerebrospinal fluid drainageCrawford classificationHospital mortalitySCI riskAortic surgeryEmergent operationSurgical approachAortic aneurysmRisk factorsAbdominal aortaExperimental 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 thoracicStaged repair significantly reduces paraplegia rate after extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
Etz CD, Zoli S, Mueller CS, Bodian CA, Di Luozzo G, Lazala R, Plestis KA, Griepp RB. Staged repair significantly reduces paraplegia rate after extensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2010, 139: 1464-1472. PMID: 20494193, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.02.037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairExtensive segmental artery sacrificeThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repairThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic aneurysm repairSpinal cord injuryArtery sacrificeAneurysm repairCord injuryAortic aneurysmCrawford type II thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmType II thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmIschemic spinal cord damageChronic obstructive pulmonary diseasePermanent spinal cord injuryExtensive thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsCrawford type ICrawford type IIIOverall hospital mortalityPrevious cerebrovascular accidentYear of procedureHypothermic circulatory arrestObstructive pulmonary diseaseOpen surgical repairMotor-evoked potentials