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Free-hand stereotactic ventricular catheter insertion technique based on radio-anatomical landmarks. How I do it

Authors: Michaël Bruneau, Julien Spitaels, Matteo Riva

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 4/2021

Abstract

Background

Accurate ventricular catheter (VC) placement plays an important role in reducing the risk of ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure. Free-hand VC insertion is associated with a significant misplacement rate. Consequently, several expensive alternative methods that are unfortunately not available worldwide have been used. To overcome these limitations, we developed a simple surgical technique based on radio-anatomical landmarks aimed at reducing VC’s misplacements.

Method

We reproduce the preoperative imaging on the patient’s head using common anatomical landmarks. This allows defining stereotactic VC coordinates to be followed during the surgical procedure.

Conclusion

This simple and cost-effective method improves VC insertion accuracy.

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Title: Free-hand stereotactic ventricular catheter insertion technique based on radio-anatomical landmarks. How I do it
Authors: Michaël Bruneau
Julien Spitaels
Matteo Riva
Publication date: 01-04-2021
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Keywords: Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-020-04549-6

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Free-hand stereotactic ventricular catheter insertion technique based on radio-anatomical landmarks. How I do it

Abstract

Background

Method

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Method

Conclusion

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