title: Chronic intrathecal catheterization in the sheep.
abstract: This paper describes a relatively simple and noninvasive method for the chronic implantation of intrathecal catheters in the sheep. The technique has been carried out on 17 occasions in nine sheep, with 60% of attempted catheterizations producing a correctly positioned, functional catheter. The placement and integrity of the catheters were confirmed by radiography using a contrast medium. Correctly placed catheters have been maintained for up to 16 months without problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Surgery, University of Bristol, England, Great Britain.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Kyles
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Waterman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Livingston
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002404:Catheterization; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005260:Female; D009192:Myelography; D012756:Sheep; D013346:Subarachnoid Space