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Extraventricular Drainage and Hematoma Evacuation to Treat Hydrocephalus Following Lysis of MCA Embolism
Tags: Neurosurgery
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- Preparation and Draping
2. Extraventricular Drain
- Skin Marking and Incision
- Drill through Corticalis
- Identify and Open Dura
- Insert Extraventricular Drain
- Fix Drain to Scalp
- Close Wound
3. Right-Sided Sub-Occipital Craniotomy
- Mark Midline and Inion
- Identify Inion
- Make Midline Incision
- Remove Overlaying Musculature
- Drill Burr Holes
- Use Craniotome and Remove Bone Flap
- Insert Dura Suture
4. Relieve Hematoma Under Microscope
- Enter Cerebellum
- Suction Hematoma and Control Bleeding
- Insert Wire Mesh and Spray Dural Sealant
- Place Artificial Bone Putty
5. Craniotomy Closure
- Attach Bioplates to Artificial Bone
- Fasten Artificial Bone to Skull
- Close Wound