Minimalist placement of external ventricular drains. A quick, safe, cheap and cosmetic procedure.
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.
Timothy
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Department of Neurosurgery, Leeds General Infirmary, UK.
Hall
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Chumas
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D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004954:Esthetics; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*