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ArticleMedical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research2018

Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Syringomyelia in Spinal Cord Injury in Rats.

Chao Zhang, Kai Chen, Xiuxin Han, Jiayuanyuan Fu, Patricia Douglas, Anna Y Morozova, Maxim A Abakumov, Ilya L Gubsky, Dejin Li, Jin Guo and 3 more

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Chao ZhangDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Kai ChenDepartment of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Xiuxin HanDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Jiayuanyuan FuTianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Patricia DouglasTianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Anna Y MorozovaDepartment of Basic and Applied Neurobiology, Federal Medical Research Center for Psychiatry and Narcology, Moscow, Russian Federation.
Maxim A AbakumovDepartment of Medicinal Nanobiotechnology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation.
Ilya L GubskyDepartment of Medicinal Nanobiotechnology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation.
Dejin LiTianjin Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Occupational and Environmental Hazards, Logistics University of The People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Jin GuoTianjin Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Occupational and Environmental Hazards, Logistics University of The People's Armed Police Force, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Xuening ZhangDepartment of Tumor Intervention, Tianjin 4th Centre Hospital, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Guowen WangDepartment of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Key Laboratory of Cancer Prevention and Therapy, Tianjin, China (mainland).
Vladimir P ChekhoninDepartment of Medicinal Nanobiotechnology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation.
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University · RUTianjin Medical University · CNTianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital · CNChinese People's Armed Police ForceFederal Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology · RULogistics University of People's Armed Police Force · CN

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Abstract

BACKGROUND Post-traumatic syringomyelia (PTS) is a common disease after spinal cord injury (SCI). The present study was performed to evaluate the advantages of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in estimating SCI and prognosing PTS in SCI rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty rats were divided into 3 groups based on the extent of the individual SCI and PTS: a control group (n=10), a PTS group (n=8), and an SCI group (n=22). BBB tests were performed preoperatively and postoperatively at (1 d, 3 d, 5 d, 1 w, 2 w, 1 w, 2 w, 3 w, 4 w, 5 w, and 6 w). MRI T2 scanning was conducted postoperatively at (1 w, 2 w, 3 w, 4 w, 5 w, 6 w). DTI and diffusion tensor tractography were used for analyzing neuro-fiber changes after SCI. RESULTS BBB scoring showed no differences between the PTS group and SCI group (P<0.05). PTS was found in 8 rats after SCI. MRI showed PTS formation in 3 rats at 2 w after SCI, and 5 rats showed PTS formation at postoperative 3w after SCI. Compared with the control group, ADC showed significant increase in both the PTS group (P<0.05) and the SCI group (P<0.05), FA showed significant decreases in the PTS (P<0.05) and SCI (P<0.05) groups. Compared with the SCI group, the PTS group showed an increase in ADC, but no statistical difference was found in ADC (P>0.05). The PTS group showed a significant increase in FA (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The combination of diffusion tensor imaging and diffusion tensor tractography has characteristics of high-sensitivity and quantitation for PTS prognosis. FA is predictive in the prognosis of PTS formation after SCI.

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Diffusion Tensor ImagingAnimalsAnisotropyFemalePostoperative CareRatsSpinal Cord InjuriesSyringomyeliaWounds and Injuries

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