Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Search research articles

Related Experiment Videos

A simplified method for air drill irrigation.

J Horowitz, R Chuong

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

|February 1, 1984

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

A modified Foley catheter offers a low-cost solution for irrigating surgical drill sites during operations. This technique ensures effective cleaning and reduces the risk of complications during neurosurgical procedures.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Panic disorder and incident coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-regression in 1131612 persons and 58111 cardiac events.

Psychological medicine·2015

Same author

Quantitative studies of embryogenesis in normal and 5-methyltryptophan-resistant cell lines of wild carrot : The effects of growth regulators.

Planta·2013

Same author

Simplification of an erythropoiesis model for design of anemia management protocols in end stage renal disease.

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference·2012

Same author

The calcium scare--what would Austin Bradford Hill have thought?

Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA·2011

Same author

Accuracy and optimal timing of activity measurements in estimating the absorbed dose of radioiodine in the treatment of Graves' disease.

Physics in medicine and biology·2011

Same author

A rapid oxygen service.

Hospitals·2010

Same journal

Building Practical Artificial Intelligence Tools For The Plastic Surgeon: A Step-By-Step Guide To Cowork.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

Interpretation Matters: Common Statistical Pitfalls in Retrospective Surgical Research.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

"Inferior Repositioning of the High-Riding Nipple Using a Parenchymal-Based Flap".

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

A Four-Step Strategy for the Treatment of Facial Rhytids: A Focus on Upper Facial Wrinkles.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

Evaluating Long-Term Retention of Fresh-Frozen Costal Cartilage Allograft in An Animal Model.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

Same journal

Manual extrusion of fat granules for primary thinning of a bulky flap.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2026

See all related articles

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Surgical Technology
Medical Devices

Background:

Intraoperative irrigation is crucial for clearing debris during neurosurgical drilling.
Existing irrigation methods can be complex or costly.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a simple and inexpensive method for intraoperative air drill burr irrigation.

Main Methods:

Modification of a standard No. 20 Foley catheter.
Utilizing the modified catheter for irrigation during air drill burr procedures.

Main Results:

The modified Foley catheter provides an effective means of irrigation.
This method is both simple to implement and cost-effective.

Related Experiment Videos

Conclusions:

A modified Foley catheter is a practical and economical solution for intraoperative irrigation in neurosurgery.
This technique can improve surgical site management and potentially reduce procedure costs.