Bolt-connected external ventricular drainage: The key to a better accuracy and less complications?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-018-3738-y
Abstract: The use of external ventricular drainage (EVD) has been one of the commonest procedures in everyday neurosurgery and a valuable tool for neurosurgeons and neurointensivists [6]. It is more frequently applied in the emergency setting… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; tunneled group; group; bolt connected ... See more keywords
Comparison of a bolt-connected external ventricular drain with a tunneled external ventricular drain — a narrative review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01639-6
Abstract: External ventricular drain (EVD) is one of the most commonly performed neurosurgical procedures. EVD can be associated with high rates of complications like misplacement, iatrogenic hemorrhage, and CSF infection. Several modifications have been proposed in… read more here.
Keywords: external ventricular; evd; ventricular drain; bolt connected ... See more keywords