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In experimental dwarf pigs compression of the spinal cord was carried out by applying different pressure with an epidurally located balloon. The circulation was measured in the compressed as well as in the neighbouring regions. The resulting data seem to indicate that, as well as the arterial circulatory disorders, disturbances of the venous out-flow are of major importance. Sudden pressure-rises within the region of the thoracic spinal cord have a cardio-vascular effect similar toCushing's reflex in increased intracranial pressure. Intracranial pressure-increase leads to transient circulatory increase in the spinal cord. The results of our experiments are discussed in relation to the literature.
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Dedicated to Prof. Dr.P. Röttgen to his 60th birthday.
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Palleske, H., Kivelitz, R. & Loew, F. Experimental investigation on the control of spinal cord circulation. Acta neurochir 22, 29–41 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01406765
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