Use of Trochar Intercostal Drain as Tunneller in Hydrocephalous: A Novel Technique

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3

Abstract

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion is a common procedure in the management of hydrocephalous. The creation of subcutaneous tunnel is required in the process of insertion of shunt. Stainless steel tunneller is used in creation of the subcutaneous space. This report highlights the use of trocar intercostal drain in the creation of subcutaneous space.

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Dr Basant Chaurasia

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Dr Basant Chaurasia (2018). Use of Trochar Intercostal Drain as Tunneller in Hydrocephalous: A Novel Technique. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 6(3), 971-973. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-510068