Device and methods for parieto-occipital placement of ventricula

Details Device and methods for parieto-occipital placement of ventricula Device and methods for parieto-occipital placement of ventricula

1994-03-04

1996-10-29

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Instruments

Stereotaxic device

A61B 1900

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055692672

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to devices and methods for placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts in human patients. More particularly, the present invention provides means for accurate and safe placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts from a posterior approach.

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