A new instrument facilitates the needle trephination procedure: technical note.
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A new instrument facilitates the needle trephination procedure: technical note. / Heese, Oliver; Sepehrnia, A.
In: MINIM INVAS NEUROSUR, Vol. 45, No. 1, 1, 2002, p. 62-64.Research output: SCORING: Contribution to journal › SCORING: Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - A new instrument facilitates the needle trephination procedure: technical note.
AU - Heese, Oliver
AU - Sepehrnia, A
PY - 2002
Y1 - 2002
N2 - INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous needle trephination is a well known neurosurgical procedure. The aim of this study was to develop a new instrument, which allows a stable fixation of an 18-G spinal needle in order to improve handling and precision of percutaneous needle trephinations. METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION: The needle stabilizer was designed in a T-shape fashion morphologically similar to a corkscrew. The length of the uncovered needle tip is adjustable for individual requirements. RESULTS: Using the new needle stabilizing device a total number of 18 percutaneous needle trephinations were performed for the following indications: subdural hematoma, epidural hygroma, bifrontal air accumulation, superficial tumor cyst, superficial brain abscess. No complications have been observed. DISCUSSION: Our experience using this device shows that the modified technique fulfils criteria for clinical acceptance such as simplicity, low risk, reliability and cost effectiveness.
AB - INTRODUCTION: Percutaneous needle trephination is a well known neurosurgical procedure. The aim of this study was to develop a new instrument, which allows a stable fixation of an 18-G spinal needle in order to improve handling and precision of percutaneous needle trephinations. METHODS AND INSTRUMENTATION: The needle stabilizer was designed in a T-shape fashion morphologically similar to a corkscrew. The length of the uncovered needle tip is adjustable for individual requirements. RESULTS: Using the new needle stabilizing device a total number of 18 percutaneous needle trephinations were performed for the following indications: subdural hematoma, epidural hygroma, bifrontal air accumulation, superficial tumor cyst, superficial brain abscess. No complications have been observed. DISCUSSION: Our experience using this device shows that the modified technique fulfils criteria for clinical acceptance such as simplicity, low risk, reliability and cost effectiveness.
M3 - SCORING: Zeitschriftenaufsatz
VL - 45
SP - 62
EP - 64
IS - 1
M1 - 1
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