H. Ventricular Drainage and Spinal injection, 1952
Scope and Contents
Drawing showing coronal section of a brain undergoing a drainage procedure, depicting how the posterior circulation of the brain can become disrupted. Posterior coronal section of the head depicting resolution of secondary ventricular enlargement and bilateral uncal herniation with the use of a ventricular drain (in the right anterior horn of the lateral ventricle) via burr hole and a spinal injection (which exerts an upward pressure on the herniated brain tissue, thus correcting the abnormality). Labelled on back as 'H. Ventricular drainage and spinal injection'.
Dates
- Creation: 1952
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Black and white drawing on white card.
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Extent
1 drawings
Physical Description
Black and white drawing on white card.
Dimensions
Approximately 31.5cmW x 38.5cmH
Repository Details
Part of the Lothian Health Services Archive Repository
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