Vasodilative effects of prostaglandin E<sub>1 </sub>derivate on arteries of nerve roots in a canine model of a chronically compressed cauda equina
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reduction of blood flow is important in the induction of neurogenic intermittent claudication (NIC) in lumbar spinal canal stenosis. PGE<sub>1 </sub>improves the mean walking distance in patients with NIC type cauda equin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-04-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/41 |