Open Access
CC BY 4.0 · Aorta (Stamford) 2023; 11(04): 145-151
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1772774
Special Feature Article

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Spinal Cord Monitoring—A Roadmap to Translational Research in Aortic Medicine

Autoren

  • Konstantin von Aspern

    1   Department for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Klinikum Links der Weser, Bremen, Germany
  • Josephina Haunschild

    2   Leipzig Heart Center, University Department for Cardiac Surgery, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
  • Jens Garbade

    1   Department for Cardiothoracic Surgery, Klinikum Links der Weser, Bremen, Germany
  • Christian D. Etz

    2   Leipzig Heart Center, University Department for Cardiac Surgery, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

Funding None.

Abstract

Extensive aortic aneurysms represent a unique challenge necessitating interdisciplinary efforts for safe and effective treatment. Despite various adjunctive neuroprotective strategies, ischemic spinal cord injury remains a devastating complication. This article describes the implementation of collateral network near-infrared spectroscopy as the first noninvasive spinal cord monitoring modality in the setting of extensive open and endovascular aortic repair, from early conceptualization to clinical utilization. Potential capabilities and remaining uncertainties based on current evidence are outlined and discussed.



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 09. August 2022

Angenommen: 19. Juli 2023

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
10. November 2023

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