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Modified malis bayonet forceps aids application of the cyberonics vagus nerve stimulator electrode: technical note.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11014443     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To notify neurosurgeons about a modified bayonet forceps that aids application of the vagus nerve stimulating electrode. METHODS: The manufacturer (Codman & Shurtleff, Inc., Raynham, MA) extended the tips of an upward-angled Malis bayonet forceps from 2 mm to 6 mm. RESULTS: The modified bayonet tips, when placed under the vagus nerve, extend well beyond the edge of the usual vagus nerve to easily accept the electrode lead. CONCLUSION: The modified bayonet forceps and depicted wrapping sequence shorten electrode wrapping time.
Authors:
M E Carey; S Kutz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Neurosurgery     Volume:  47     ISSN:  0148-396X     ISO Abbreviation:  Neurosurgery     Publication Date:  2000 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-01-08     Completed Date:  2001-01-25     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7802914     Medline TA:  Neurosurgery     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  985-6; discussion 986-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Electric Stimulation Therapy / instrumentation*
Electrodes, Implanted*
Equipment Design
Humans
Neurosurgical Procedures / instrumentation*
Surgical Instruments*
Vagus Nerve / physiopathology*

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