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Erschienen in: Acta Neurochirurgica 7/2012

01.07.2012 | Experimental research

Alpha-lipoic acid reduces peridural fibrosis after laminectomy of lumbar vertebrae in rabbits

verfasst von: Miktat Kaya, Can Hakan Yildirim, Kemal Kosemehmetoglu, Urfettin Huseyinoglu, Hakan Erdogan, Aytac Akbasak, Erol Tasdemiroglu

Erschienen in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Ausgabe 7/2012

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Abstract

Background

Peridural fibrosis is an inevitable healing process causing failed back surgery syndrome after lumbar spinal operations. In this study, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), reported to reduce fibrosis in liver, oral mucosa, and peritoneum, investigated as a potential candidate for prevention of peridural fibrosis.

Method

Twelve adult New Zealand white male rabbits were divided into control (n = 5) and ALA groups (n = 7). Laminectomy of lumbar spine was performed and ALA was applied on the exposed dura mater topically in ALA group.

Results

According to histological peridural grading, the ALA group (median grade 1) showed significantly less peridural fibrosis than the control group (median grade 3, p = 0.005).

Conclusions

ALA is a promising substance in the prevention of peridural fibrosis, especially in early preoperative and postoperative period.
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Metadaten
Titel
Alpha-lipoic acid reduces peridural fibrosis after laminectomy of lumbar vertebrae in rabbits
verfasst von
Miktat Kaya
Can Hakan Yildirim
Kemal Kosemehmetoglu
Urfettin Huseyinoglu
Hakan Erdogan
Aytac Akbasak
Erol Tasdemiroglu
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2012
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Acta Neurochirurgica / Ausgabe 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Elektronische ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-012-1382-5

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