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A burr hole button to secure the electrode cable in depth electrode placement. Technical note

T Kamiryo1, E R Laws

  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery, Virginia Neurological Institute, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.

Journal of Neurosurgery
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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A novel button device secures depth electrode cables during brain surgery. This magnetic resonance imaging-compatible tool prevents cable protrusion and tension, improving patient safety and surgical outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Medical Devices
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Depth electrode placement is crucial for various neurological treatments.
  • Securing these electrodes during surgery can be challenging, risking complications.
  • Existing methods may lead to cable protrusion or tension on the surgical site.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a novel magnetic resonance imaging-compatible device for securing depth electrode cables.
  • To improve the safety and efficacy of depth electrode placement surgery.
  • To minimize complications associated with cable management during neurosurgery.

Main Methods:

  • A simple, buttonlike device was designed and fabricated.
  • The device is magnetic resonance imaging-compatible.

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  • The device was tested for its ability to securely fix depth electrode cables within the burr hole.

    • Main Results:

    • The buttonlike device effectively secures depth electrode cables.
    • The device is tightly fixed in the burr hole, preventing cable protrusion.
    • It holds the cable without causing tension on the surgical wound.

    Conclusions:

    • The devised buttonlike device offers a simple and effective solution for securing depth electrode cables.
    • This innovation enhances safety during depth electrode placement surgery.
    • The device minimizes the risk of wound complications and improves surgical procedure reliability.