title: Minimalist placement of external ventricular drains. A quick, safe, cheap and cosmetic procedure.
abstract: We report the use of a twist drill method for placement of external ventricular drains and ventriculoperitoneal shunts. We have found this method to be efficient and safe, and provides an excellent cosmetic effect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Leeds General Infirmary, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Timothy
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hall
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chumas
mesh_terms: D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*