Background: Although various researches have been conducted to improve therapeutic strategies in resolving spinal cord injuries, robust clinical treatment is not yet available. Developing a standard animal model is essential before treatment. Objectives: The present study was performed to introduce a simple, applicable, and minimally invasive approach for access to epidural space in cat. Methods: We used per-cutaneous approach from lumbosacral junction for stainless steel cannula insertion to the epidural space. CT-scan, conventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, tractography, and behavioral evaluation were used to assess the correct position of cannula and neurological condition of the patient. Results: MRI results showed no significant change in signal intensity index of neural structures under lumbosacral junction. These observations were further supported by tractography, and also behavioral examination during study. Conclusions: We found that per-cutaneous approach from lumbosacral junction is a simple and applicable approach which has no side effects and artifact formation in MRI evaluation.
Asadian,A , Dehghan,M M , Masudifard,M and Salimi,َ . (2021). Introduce of a Simple and Minimally Invasive Approach for Access to Epidural Space. Eltiam, 8(1), 18-26.
MLA
Asadian,A , , Dehghan,M M , , Masudifard,M , and Salimi,َ . "Introduce of a Simple and Minimally Invasive Approach for Access to Epidural Space", Eltiam, 8, 1, 2021, 18-26.
HARVARD
Asadian A, Dehghan M M, Masudifard M, Salimi َ. (2021). 'Introduce of a Simple and Minimally Invasive Approach for Access to Epidural Space', Eltiam, 8(1), pp. 18-26.
CHICAGO
A Asadian, M M Dehghan, M Masudifard and َ Salimi, "Introduce of a Simple and Minimally Invasive Approach for Access to Epidural Space," Eltiam, 8 1 (2021): 18-26,
VANCOUVER
Asadian A, Dehghan M M, Masudifard M, Salimi َ. Introduce of a Simple and Minimally Invasive Approach for Access to Epidural Space. Eltiam. 2021;8(1):18-26 (In Persian).