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“Countersinking” of reservoir in an irradiated patients can decrease tension on scalp closure

BACKGROUND: Subcutaneous reservoirs are used to provide therapy by establishing access to cerebrospinal fluid. However, it is associated with complications such as hemorrhage, infection, malfunction, and malpositioning. In an irradiated field with thin skin, use of reservoir can result in wound dehi...

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Autores principales: Singh, Mansher, Rios Diaz, Arturo J., Golby, Alexandra J., Caterson, Edward J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4521312/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26236553
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.161409