Ventriculostomy is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole (`ostomy`) within a cerebral ventricle for drainage. It is done by surgically penetrating the skull, dura mater, and brain such that the ventricle of the brain is accessed. When catheter drainage is temporary, it is commonly referred to as an external ventricular drain, o.....
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An opening into the ventricles of the brain, achieved by inserting a small, thin, hollow catheter. Serves as a means to relieve pressure from the brain and spinal cord.
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<procedure> Surgical creation of an opening in a cerebral ventricle. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(ven-trik″u-los´tә-me) surgical creation of a free communication between the third ventricle and the interpeduncular cistern for relief of hydrocephalus.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ven-trik′yū-los′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Establishment of an opening in a ventricle, usually through the floor of the third ventricle to the subarachnoid space to relieve hydrocephalus.
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A ventriculostomy is a catheter which is placed within the ventricles (the fluid-filled spaces within the brain). It can be used to drain cerebrospinal fluid to decrease the pressure within the head, such as in the case of hydrocephalus or traumatic brain injury. It can also be hooked up to a monitor to record the intracranial pressure.
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ventriculostomy The surgical creation of an opening in a cerebral ventricle.
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