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Lumbar Spinal Drains for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery

Dr Joseph Brandreth1†, Dr Rosemarie Kearsley2
1Core Anaesthetic Trainee, St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK
2Anaesthetic Consultant, St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK
Edited by: Dr Julia Weinkauf, Critical Care Physician, Abbott Northwestern Hospital,
Minneapolis, MN, USA
†Corresponding author email: joseph.brandreth@nhs.net

Published February 8, 2022

Abstract

This tutorial discusses the rationale for lumbar CSF drainage in thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and risk factors for developing spinal cord injury following this surgery. It also explores indications and contraindications, insertion technique, peri-operative management, and complications associated with spinal drains.

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