Multiple use of benzoin as an aid in neurosurgical practice the watertight benzoin dressing

Abstract

The author presents a survey of his experience with the use of benzoin as an aid to prevent and to treat wound complications as: CSF leakage ruptured meningoceles, prevention of leakage and wound infections, during the use of external cranial drainage, indwelling catheters or implanted cannulas and electrodes. A few other handy uses are also mentioned.