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Development of a Modified Surgical Technique for Simulating Ischemic Cerebral Cortex Injury in Rats.

Chien-Fu Yeh, Tung-Yueh Chuang, Yu-Wen Hung, Ming-Ying Lan, Ching-Han Tsai, Hao-Xiang Huang, Yung-Yang Lin

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Chien-Fu Yeh *Institute of Brain Science, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tung-Yueh Chuang *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yu-Wen HungInstitute of Cellular and System Medicine, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Ming-Ying LanDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Ching-Han TsaiDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Hao-Xiang HuangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yung-Yang LinInstitute of Brain Science, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. yylin@vghtpe.gov.tw.
National Health Research Institutes · TWNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimMiddle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) in rodents is an essential animal model for research focusing on ischemic stroke. To date, several kinds of surgical methods for MCAO have been developed and the craniotomy method has the advantage of direct visualization of the middle cerebral artery (MCA). MCAO at a more proximal site produces better surgical results, but it is a more invasive technique. The aim of this study was to evolve the surgical technique for simulating ischemic cerebral cortex injury in rats. MATERIALS AND

methodsTo approach proximal MCA with a less invasive procedure, a modified surgical technique for MCAO in rats was developed. Besides, rats receiving the modified and conventional method were compared with regard to infarct volume and by behavioral tests.

resultsFollowing craniotomy, we proposed that the inferior edge of the craniotomy should be enlarged with fine forceps. This modified surgical method induces larger infarct volume, significant behavioral impairment and can induce ischemic stroke. Additionally, it does not significantly increase the operation time, and has produced no obvious complications.

conclusionThis modified surgical technique may serve as a practical method for performing MCAO.

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Disease Models, AnimalNeurosurgical ProceduresAnimalsBiopsyBrain IschemiaInfarction, Middle Cerebral ArteryMortalityRatsBehavioral testinfarctionischemic strokemiddle cerebral artery occlusionrat

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PMID31280207
PMCPMC6689355
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