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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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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |