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ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2021

A preliminary study of bilateral color mapping of pig bladder vasculature demonstrates potential for acute hemi-ischemic events.

Zachary E Cullingsworth, Naveen Nandanan, Natalie R Swavely, Konstantin Frolov, Randy Vince, Rebecca Zee, Theodore Cisu, Adam P Klausner, John E Speich

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Article in Translational andrology and urology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Zachary E CullingsworthDepartment of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Naveen NandananDepartment of Surgery/Division of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Natalie R SwavelyDepartment of Surgery/Division of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Konstantin FrolovDepartment of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Randy VinceDepartment of Surgery/Division of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Rebecca ZeeDepartment of Surgery/Division of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Theodore CisuDepartment of Surgery/Division of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Adam P KlausnerDepartment of Surgery/Division of Urology, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
John E SpeichDepartment of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Virginia Commonwealth University · US

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Abstract

backgroundChronic ischemia is a known risk factor for the development of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and bladder hypocontractility. Less is known, however, about the impact of acute ischemia. Classic teaching suggests that collateral circulation is robust in the bladder and, therefore, loss of a single source of blood flow should have no deleterious effect. This study aims to provide visual evidence that segmental vascular supply is critical for maintaining adequate perfusion to the bladder.

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resultsThe two halves being perfused by separate arteries showed a statistically significant difference when compared (P<0.05) on both the outer wall (n=9) and in the mucosal layer (n=4). On the outside wall, the average normalized hue of the green halves was 27.5°±14.3°, while the average normalized hue of the red halves was -58.7°±3.1°. In the mucosa, the average normalized hue of the green halves was 34.5°±17.4°, while the average normalized hue of the red halves was -51.5°±3.5°.

conclusionsThis study identified a novel color mapping method to study pig bladder vascular supply. The results demonstrated a lack of collateral blood flow, highlighting the possibly of acute hemi-ischemic event. However, further research in the effect of acute ischemia on bladder function is necessary.

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ischemiatransient ischemic attackUrinary bladder

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