title: A simple stereotactic retractor for use with the Leksell stereotactic system.
abstract: The author has designed a simple and inexpensive cylindrical stereotactic retractor that is compatible with the Leksell stereotactic system. The device allows the stereotactic localization and open resection of appropriate intracranial lesions through a 3-cm craniotomy, using standard microsurgical techniques and a completely sterile field. The device and its use are described.
authors.affiliation: Section of Neurological Surgery, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000295:instrumentation; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments