3:36 PM Abstract No. 95 Minimization of spinal cord ischemia after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair with coil embolization of intercostal/lumbar artery origin(s): initial experience

Paraplegia resulting from spinal cord ischemia remains one of the most feared complications of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) or thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) repair. Staged preoperative embolization of the intercostal and/or lumbar artery origin(s), sometimes referred to as minimally invasive segmental artery coil embolization (MISACE), should stimulate development of the paravertebral collateral arterial supply and may thereby theoretically reduce the risk of postoperative spinal cord ischemia that occurs with long-coverage thoracic and/or abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs.
Source: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology : JVIR - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Scientific Session 10 Source Type: research