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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Main Authors: Konno Shin-ichi, Sekiguchi Miho, Takayama Bunji, Shirasaka Masayoshi, Kikuchi Shin-ichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/41