Ipsi- or contralateral? The dilemma of choosing the best ventriculostomy site for shunt implementation after previous EVD placement
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-020-04364-z
Abstract: There is a controversial discussion on what site to use for ventricular-peritoneal shunt placement after treatment of hydrocephalus via an extraventricular drain. It is an almost daily concern, whether to use the same ventricle site… read more here.
Keywords: evd placement; site; shunt; side ... See more keywords
Ventriculostomy and Risk of Upward Herniation in Patients with Obstructive Hydrocephalus from Posterior Fossa Mass Lesions
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DOI: 10.1007/s12028-017-0487-3
Abstract: BackgroundPatients with posterior fossa lesions causing obstructive hydrocephalus present a unique clinical challenge, as relief of hydrocephalus can improve symptoms, but the perceived risk of upward herniation must also be weighed against the risk of… read more here.
Keywords: evd placement; posterior fossa; upward herniation; herniation ... See more keywords
External Ventricular Drain Placement Accuracy and Safety When Done by Midlevel Practitioners
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyy090
Abstract: BACKGROUND External ventricular drains (EVDs) measure intracranial pressure, divert cerebrospinal fluid, and allow for orthotropic administration of pharmacologic agents. Currently, neurosurgeons and neurosurgery residents are the primary practitioners placing EVDs. Due to the urgency of… read more here.
Keywords: evd placement; safety; accuracy; placement ... See more keywords
174 Comparison of Accuracy Between Image-Guided and Freehand EVD Bedside Placement in Association With Time Efficacy
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DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003360_174
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: A common neurosurgical procedure is the placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD), often as a time-sensitive treatment for hydrocephalus and/or increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The etiology ranges from traumatic brain injury (TBI) to… read more here.
Keywords: time; image; placement; freehand ... See more keywords
Single institution series describing external ventricular drain (EVD) placement and short- and long-term complications related to placement accuracy
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_894_2023
Abstract: Background: The placement of an external ventricular drain (EVD) for the treatment of acute hydrocephalus is one of the most common life-saving procedures that neurosurgeons perform worldwide. There are many well-known complications associated with EVD… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; placement; evd placement; accuracy ... See more keywords
The effect of augmented reality on the accuracy and learning curve of external ventricular drain placement.
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DOI: 10.3171/2021.5.focus21215
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The traditional freehand technique for external ventricular drain (EVD) placement is most frequently used, but remains the primary risk factor for inaccurate drain placement. As this procedure could benefit from image guidance, the authors… read more here.
Keywords: learning curve; accuracy; evd placement; drain ... See more keywords
Effects of an external ventricular drain alert protocol on venticulostomy placement time in the emergency department.
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DOI: 10.3171/2021.8.focus21378
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Timely ventriculostomy placement is critical in the management of neurosurgical emergencies. Prompt external ventricular drain (EVD) placement has been shown to improve long-term patient outcomes and decrease the length of ICU and hospital stays.… read more here.
Keywords: time; evd alert; evd placement; emergency department ... See more keywords