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Subfascial expansive plasty for intrathecal baclofen pump replacement. A technical note
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
|May 5, 2015
Summary
Replacing a 20 ml intrathecal pump with a larger 40 ml pump can be challenging. A novel technique relaxes the pocket wall, allowing successful larger pump replacement without enlarging the incision.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Intrathecal pump replacement is a common procedure.
- Replacing a 20 ml pump with a 40 ml pump can present challenges due to pocket size limitations.
