Abstract
A technique for the insertion of the atrial end of a ventriculoatrial shunt is described. The technique utilizes a J-wire and an open end atrial catheter inserted through the external jugular vein into the right atrium under fluoroscopy. It is safe and effective, even in young infants.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 74-75 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Neurosurgery |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology