Minimalist placement of external ventricular drains. A quick, safe, cheap and cosmetic procedure

J Timothy; G Hall; P Chumas

doi:10.1080/026886900417333

Minimalist placement of external ventricular drains. A quick, safe, cheap and cosmetic procedure

Br J Neurosurg. 2000 Aug;14(4):339-40. doi: 10.1080/026886900417333.

Authors

J Timothy¹, G Hall, P Chumas

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, Leeds General Infirmary, UK.

PMID: 11045200
DOI: 10.1080/026886900417333

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.

MeSH terms

Cerebral Ventricles*
Cerebrospinal Fluid*
Drainage / instrumentation*
Esthetics
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
Skull / surgery*