Abstract
Spinal cord ischaemia remains a major problem after surgery of the thoracic aorta. Early detection and avoidance of systemic hypotension can prevent permanent neurological damage. We report a rare case that developed a temporary paraplegia postoperatively, associated with the use of helmet continuous positive airway pressure.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery*
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Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Dissection / surgery*
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Aortography / methods
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
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Chronic Disease
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / adverse effects*
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / instrumentation
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Drainage
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Equipment Design
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Humans
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Intracranial Hypertension / etiology
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Intracranial Hypertension / physiopathology
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Intracranial Pressure
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Male
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Paraplegia / etiology*
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Paraplegia / physiopathology
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Paraplegia / therapy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome