A new method for ventriculocentesis.
A new, safe, simple technique for percutaneous ventriculocentesis has been devised and used in 15 consecutive patients with excellent results and no complications. This method allows rapid access to the ventricular system for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*