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.
2012-04-30
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European Vascular Center Aachen-Maastricht, Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Aachen, Germany.
J Vasc Surg. 2012 May;55(5):1227-32; discussion 1232-3
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