title: An S-shaped incision for the insertion of deep brain stimulators.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The S-shaped incision is a novel technique we have developed to minimise wound complications for the insertion of bilateral deep brain stimulators.
  
  
  METHODS
  An S-shaped incision incorporating both burrholes allows better exposure compared to the traditional bilateral incisions. The burrholes are drilled under each limb of the S and the incision does not run across them, decreasing the risk of infection. The electrodes are subsequently tunneled down the right side and connected to the battery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The use of the S-shaped incision results in less wound and electrode complications compared to the traditional bilateral linear incisions in our experience.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore.
authors.forename: Lester
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Siti
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rahim
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.forename: Wai Hoe
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Ng
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome