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Technical suggestion,
Technique for intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid drainage ROBERTS. HOOD, M.D., ANDHARRYR. BOYD, M.D. Section of Neurosurgery, Saint Joseph Hospital, Denver, Colorado
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ERTAINintracranial surgical procedures are facilitated technically by drainage of cerebrospinal fluid. For intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid drainage, one can employ a system of closed drainage via lumbar puncture. For these procedures we use the Cuatico myelography needle,* because of its relatively safe inner cannula with multiple small openings. When secured in place, the cannula is connected by sterile intravenous tubing to an empty bottle. This system provides a simple, reliable method of intraoperative cerebrospinal fluid drainage. Fie. 1. Cuatico myelography needle with stylet and inner cannula. *The Cuatico myelography needle is manufactured in disposable form by Becton-Dickinson, Rutherford, New Jersey 07070.
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