Journal of vascular surgery
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The metabolic and neurologic functional effects of regional hypothermia induced by cold (4 degrees C) heparinized saline perfusion on spinal cord ischemia were evaluated in 35 rabbits. ⋯ We conclude that spinal cord hypothermia induced by cold heparinized saline perfusion is a simple technique that prevents paraplegia after 20 minutes of ischemia and preserves intracellular concentrations of important metabolites.
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The purpose of this study was to examine the cause of perioperative stroke after carotid endarterectomy. ⋯ Although patient selection seems to play a role, most perioperative strokes were due to technical errors made during carotid endarterectomy or reconstruction and were preventable.