Burr Hole
Objective
In cases of well localized lesion, e.g. tumors, abscess and
extradural subdural blood collection.
• Drainage
of collected fluid
• Obtaining
biopsy material.
Position
Supine, lateral or prone.
Anesthesia
Local.
Procedure
1. Upto exposure of dura
same as ventriculography.
2. Extra
and subdural hematoma drained but may require an extension to craniotomy.
3. Abscess
cysts and tumor sought with fine needle.
4. Abscess
and cysts aspirated and drained.
5. Tumor
aspirated and material smeared on slides.
Instruments
• As for ventriculography
• Glass
microscope slides, 7. 6 cm × 2. 5 cm (3 in × 1 in)
• In
cases of brain abscess a selection of short rubber tubing of medium bore, 5 cm
long will be required: also antibiotic solution.
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