Preliminary results and rationale for the use of intrathecal papaverine for the prevention of paraplegia after aortic surgery.

• Authors: L G Svensson, R W Stewart, D M Cosgrove, B W Lytle, E G Beven, A J Furlan, A J Gottlieb, D F Grum, B S Lewis, A Salgado
• Journal: South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie (S Afr J Surg) Vol. 26 Issue 4 Pg. 153-60 (Dec 1988) ISSN: 0038-2361 [Print] South Africa
• PMID: 3062821 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Papaverine

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Aorta, Thoracic (surgery)
• Catheterization
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Spinal
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Papaverine (administration & dosage)
• Paraplegia (prevention & control)
• Postoperative Complications (prevention & control)
• Thoracic Surgery (adverse effects)