Delayed postoperative paraplegia complicating repair of type A dissection

Authors
Medalion, B Bder, O Cohen, AJ Hauptman, E Schachner, A
Citation
B. Medalion et al., Delayed postoperative paraplegia complicating repair of type A dissection, ANN THORAC, 72(4), 2001, pp. 1389-1391
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
72
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1389 - 1391
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200110)72:4<1389:DPPCRO>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
We describe the very rare event of delayed transient paraplegia after repai r of type A dissection of the aorta and discuss therapeutic options. We als o suggest insertion of a spinal catheter as soon as there are signs or symp toms of spinal cord injury to drain spinal fluid and maximize the effect of elevated spinal cord perfusion pressure. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thorac ic Surgeons.