Practical techniques for safely removing long-term implanted ventricular catheters to minimize bleeding.
Marcelo Moraes ValençaMarcelo Andrade ValençaMartina Falcão ValençaLaryssa Crystinne Azevedo AlmeidaSuzana Maria Bezerra SerraArtur Henrique Galvão Bruno Da CunhaPublished in: Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (2024)
The removal of ventricular catheters, especially those with long-term implantation, requires precise and cautious techniques to avoid severe complications. The study underscores the importance of adopting advanced surgical techniques and the continuous evolution of safer practices in neurosurgery. These methods not only ensure patient safety but also facilitate the handling of potentially complex and life-threatening situations during catheter removal.