Intraoperative Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid Gas Tensions Reflect Paraplegia During Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery: A Proof-of-Principle Study

Conclusion:
Major neurological damage is reflected by early changes in CSF gas tensions and glucose variability, suggesting damage of the BBB in these patients.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - August 10, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: Fleissner, F., Redwan, A., Bisdas, T., Boeck, A.-L., Weissenborn, K., Haverich, A., Teebken, O. E., Pichlmaier, M., Martens, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research