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Two hundred years ago, doctors discovered the lifesaving potential of inserting horsehairs in the brains of children with hydrocephalus. It took more than a hundred years of medical advancements to arrive at the ventriculostomy catheters, also known as external ventricular drains (EVD), that can successfully and safely drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Yet despite how routine the procedure is, there are real concerns over the rate of complications such as infection, malposition, hemorrhage, and occlusion associated with EVD management, despite progress in devices and procedures.
In this special report, you’ll learn:
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- Occurrence rates of occlusion and infection
- How other neurosurgeons think about occlusion and infection risk
- Recent advancements in EVD management
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Read the Special Report Now
Two hundred years ago, doctors discovered the lifesaving potential of inserting horsehairs in the brains of children with hydrocephalus. It took more than a hundred years of medical advancements to arrive at the ventriculostomy catheters, also known as external ventricular drains (EVD), that can successfully and safely drain excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles of the brain.
Yet despite how routine the procedure is, there are real concerns over the rate of complications such as infection, malposition, hemorrhage, and occlusion associated with EVD management, despite progress in devices and procedures.
In this special report, you’ll learn:
-
- Occurrence rates of occlusion and infection
- How other neurosurgeons think about occlusion and infection risk
- Recent advancements in EVD management