Anterior approach for vertebral artery occlusion in a rabbit.
OBJECTIVE
Various research protocols call for the vertebral artery (VA) occlusion.


METHODS
The anterior aspect of the cervical spine was exposed, the small medial parts of two adjoining pedicles were removed and the VA was occluded by a small hemoclip.


RESULTS
The vertebral artery was successfully occluded in 36 experimental animals. In 22 animals the occlusion was confirmed.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique proved to be very reliable and rather easy. Its main advantage seems to be the possibility of simultaneous access to vertebral and carotid arteries.
Benes
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Dept. of Neurosurgery, U vojenské nemocnice 1200, 169 02 Prague, Czech Republic. benes@uvn.cz
Sames
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Mohapl
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D000818:Animals; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods; D011817:Rabbits; D011859:Radiography; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*