Two simple devices for microneurosurgery: automatic drip irrigating needle and a suction retractor.
During microneurosurgical procedures, frequent intermittent irrigation and/or suction are often necessary. We describe two simple devices: the automatic drip irrigating needle and the suction retractor. We have confirmed their usefulness through our routine use of these simple devices since 1982.
Day
J D
JD
Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
Fukushima
T
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D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation*