Low-flow lower body perfusion for spinal protection in a frozen elephant trunk simulation model [EXPERIMENTAL]

CONCLUSION The prolonged SCP provides an insufficient lumbar spinal cord protection during the FET procedure at 28°C. The use of a low-flow LBP in addition to SCP may reduce functional and structural spinal damage.

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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - November 3, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Haldenwang, P. L., Häuser, L., Prochnow, N., Ziebura, D., Baumann, A., Sikole, M., Schlömicher, M., Schmitz, I., Christ, H., Strauch, J. T. Tags: Extracorporeal circulation, History, Myocardial protection, Pericardium EXPERIMENTAL Source Type: research