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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 02:06Rectal Probe Doppler Placement
- 02:54Dissection of Aortic Arch/Subclavian Artery
- 04:59Representative Thoracic Aortic Occlusion-induced Paraplegia Results
- 05:38Conclusion
The lack of mechanistic understanding of spinal cord ischemia-reperfusion injury has hindered further adjuncts to prevent paraplegia following high risk aortic operations. Thus, the development of animal models is imperative. This manuscript demonstrates reproducible lower extremity paralysis following thoracic aortic occlusion in a murine model.
