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Brain penetration and intracerebral haemorrhage following Jackson-Pratt drain insertion

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A case of brain penetration with resulting intracerebral haemorrhage following Jackson-Pratt drain insertion is reported. The advantages of drain placement are discussed. The dangers of this type of drain because of its sharp terminal edges are pointed out.

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  1. W. Cuatico

    Present address: Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery and Department of Radiology, Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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  1. Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery and Department of Radiology, Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri, USA

    J. Amini, J. Y. Yoon & L. Farrow

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Cuatico, W., Amini, J., Yoon, J.Y. et al. Brain penetration and intracerebral haemorrhage following Jackson-Pratt drain insertion. Acta neurochir 67, 155–159 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01401675

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