• J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Nov 2021

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    The Evolution and Future of Spinal Drain for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair: A Review.

    • Mina Oftadeh, Nil Ural, Pierre LeVan, Vikram Prabhu, and Michael Haske.
    • Department of Anesthesiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL. Electronic address: mina.oftadeh@lumc.edu.
    • J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. 2021 Nov 1; 35 (11): 3362-3373.

    AbstractFor decades, spinal drains for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure monitoring and drainage have been used as adjuncts to protect against spinal cord injury resulting from thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. There are many different approaches to placement and management of CSF drains, with no true consensus on best practice. Furthermore, the incidence of complications resulting from spinal drains largely has been stagnant. This review describes the history and rationale behind placement of CSF drains, explore various considerations, techniques, and equipment, and discuss potential considerations for developing more comprehensive protocols.Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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