Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2011; 54(05/06): 279-281
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1297997
Technical Note
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A Haemostatic Agent Delivery System for Endoscopic Neurosurgical Procedures

Authors

  • V. Waran

    1   Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    3   Centre for Biomedical and Technology Intergration, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • K. Sek

    1   Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • N. F. Bahuri

    1   Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • P. Narayanan

    2   Department of ENT Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • H. Chandran

    1   Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Publication History

Publication Date:
25 January 2012 (online)

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Abstract

In endoscopic neurosurgery problems with haemostasis due to poor access exist. We have developed a system which allows the delivery of a variety of haemostatic agents in a more efficacious manner. The system has been used successfully in endoscopic skull base surgery and endoscopic surgery within the parenchyma of the brain using tube systems.