Intraoperative ventriculostomy using K point in the surgical management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Intraoperative ventriculostomy in the surgical management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is frequently performed to reduce increased intracranial pressure. The previously suggested ventriculostomy points have some limitations because the dura mater must be opened to be accessed and it is difficult to measure the exact entry point in patients with brain edema. We propose a new intraoperative ventriculostomy point (K point) for use in the surgical management of aneurysmal SAH patient with severe brain edema.

Source: World Neurosurgery - October 9, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Jae Hoon Kim, Hee In Kang Tags: Original article Source Type: research