A review of external lumbar drainage for the management of intracranial hypertension in traumatic brain injury

CONCLUSION: The literature suggests that ELD may play a role in the management of refractory ICH in TBI patients when first and second-tier measures fail and may be a safe, effective, and minimally invasive method to significantly lower ICP. Additional research and standardized treatment protocols are necessary.PMID:34051245 | DOI:10.1016/j.neuchi.2021.05.004
Source: Neuro-Chirurgie - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Source Type: research