Pediatric Neurosurgery
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Pump-Regulated Cerebrospinal Fluid DrainageVender J.R. · Houle P. · Flannery A.M. · Fryburg K. · Lee M.R.Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga., USA
Keywords: CSF leakLumbar drain |
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: May 19, 2000
Issue release date: February 2000
Number of Print Pages: 4
Number of Figures: 1
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 1016-2291 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0305 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/PNE
Abstract
The drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the lumbar subarachnoid space is an effective technique for the treatment of CSF fistula and control of intracranial pressure in children and adults. The use of the lumbar drain poses unique challenges, however, in the pediatric population. We present a safe and effective method of pump-controlled lumbar subarachnoid drainage. This technique allows accurate titration of CSF removal while providing a closed system which is not sensitive to position changes or patient activity. Four case histories are reviewed.
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: May 19, 2000
Issue release date: February 2000
Number of Print Pages: 4
Number of Figures: 1
Number of Tables: 0
ISSN: 1016-2291 (Print)
eISSN: 1423-0305 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/PNE
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