Journal of vascular surgery
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Creating an experimental model of a type B aortic dissection with a minimally invasive endovascular procedure in swine to help future evaluation of therapies for aortic dissection. ⋯ This new technique of creating an experimental aortic dissection model in swine is promising and should contribute to the development of future therapies for aortic dissection.
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Multicenter Study
Cyber medicine enables remote neuromonitoring during aortic surgery.
This study assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of remote neuromonitoring as an adjunct to spinal cord protection during surgical repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. ⋯ Remote neuromonitoring of spinal cord function during open repair of descending thoracic aortic aneurysms and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms as a telemedicine technique is feasible and effective. It allows centralization of expertise and saves individual centers from investing in complex technology. The value of monitoring MEPs was confirmed in different aortic centers, resulting in adequate neurologic outcome after extensive aortic surgical procedures.