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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2008; 51(2): 124-125
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1042435
Technical Note

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Modified Irrigation Hose Placement in Draping for Craniotomy: Provision of a Free Foot Space for Surgeons: Technical Note

S. Shimizu 1 , S. Utsuki 1 , S. Suzuki 1 , H. Oka 1 , M. Yamada 1 , K. Fujii 1
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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Publication Date:
09 April 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Sterility and utility are essential in surgical draping. For craniotomy, we modified the course of the irrigation hose to maintain a free foot space for the surgeon by connection with a suction bottle placed beside the patient's body through a slit made in the linen. This minor modification provides convenience to the surgeon during operations.

Key words

draping - craniotomy - irrigation hose

References

  • 1 Shimizu S, Mochizuki T, Nakayama K, Fujii K. Modified draping to avoid fluid leakage in cranial surgery.  Technical note. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 2001;  41 466-468
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Kitasato University School of Medicine

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