title: Percussion chisel.
abstract: A new percussion chisel exclusively designed for neurosurgical use is presented that can be applied easily and safely. It is particularly useful in the removal of bony membranes through a transsphenoidal approach.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Kirikkale University School of Medicine, Kirikkale, Turkey. sk06-k@tr.net
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Keskil
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*; D013525:Surgical Instruments