Albert Adamkiewicz (1850-1921) - his artery and its significance for the retroperitoneal surgeon

Authors
Milen, MT Bloom, DA Culligan, J Murasko, K
Citation
Mt. Milen et al., Albert Adamkiewicz (1850-1921) - his artery and its significance for the retroperitoneal surgeon, WORLD J URO, 17(3), 1999, pp. 168-170
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
WORLD JOURNAL OF UROLOGY
ISSN journal
07244983 → ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
168 - 170
Database
ISI
SICI code
0724-4983(199906)17:3<168:AA(-HA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
The artery of Adamkiewicz is an important retroperitoneal vessel that is ch iefly responsible for vascularization of the lumbar enlargement of the lowe r spinal cord. The significance of this artery, named after Albert Adamkiew icz, a talented Polish pathologist known for his pioneering work on spinal anatomy and physiology! has not been widely recognized. It is a useful land mark among the numerous blood vessels that nourish the spine. Injury to the artery of Adamkiewicz can result in devastating ischemia of the lower spin al cord.