A Case of Paraplegia Following Endovascular Stent Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Korean Circulation Journal
;
: 160-163, 2011.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-224361
ABSTRACT
Paraplegia secondary to spinal cord infarction is a recognized complication of open thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAA) repair. TAA is serious and unpredictable condition. Therefore, aortic repair requires thorough information on managing the potential complications will facilitate improve control the problem. We report the symptoms and management of paraplegia in a patient who underwent stent insertion as TAA.
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Main subject:
Paraplegia
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Spinal Cord
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Stents
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
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Spinal Cord Ischemia
/
Infarction
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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