2013
Hypothermia for aortic surgery
Griepp RB, Di Luozzo G. Hypothermia for aortic surgery. Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery 2013, 145: s56-s58. PMID: 23410782, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.11.072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHypothermic circulatory arrestCirculatory arrestAcceptable neurologic outcomesAortic arch repairThoracoabdominal aortic aneurysmsAortic surgeryNeurologic outcomeArch repairSurgical patientsBrain metabolismOrgan protectionAortic aneurysmDeep hypothermiaClinical practicePig modelRoutine useHypothermiaArrestRepairPatientsSurgeryAneurysmsPerfusion
2011
Spinal 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 advancementsParaparesisComplicationsParaplegiaInjuryIncidenceVasculature