Use of a non-penetrating staple device for spinal dural closure

Authors
Marks, P Koskuba, D
Citation
P. Marks et D. Koskuba, Use of a non-penetrating staple device for spinal dural closure, BR J NEUROS, 14(5), 2000, pp. 468-468
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
468 - 468
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(200010)14:5<468:UOANSD>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Closure of the spinal dura by suture can be technically demanding and a wat ertight closure is rarely achieved. A method of dural closure using non-pen etrating staples is described which permits rapid watertight closure of the dura even in confined spaces.