Lumbar artery compression by the diaphragmatic crus: A new etiology for spinal cord ischemia

Authors
Rogopoulos, A Benchimol, D Paquis, P Mahagne, MH Bourgeon, A
Citation
A. Rogopoulos et al., Lumbar artery compression by the diaphragmatic crus: A new etiology for spinal cord ischemia, ANN NEUROL, 48(2), 2000, pp. 261-264
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
ISSN journal
03645134 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
261 - 264
Database
ISI
SICI code
0364-5134(200008)48:2<261:LACBTD>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
We describe a new cause of spinal cord ischemia illustrated by two cases-co mpression by the diaphragmatic crus of a lumbar artery giving rise to a spi nal artery. The diagnosis has been established by dynamic spinal angiograph y, showing complete occlusion of the lumbar artery. Surgical section of the diaphragmatic crus prevents irreversible infarction.