Lumbar Drain Tunneling: A Safe Two-Needle Technique

Abstract

Lumbar drain catheter insertion for prolonged periods of time is necessary in a myriad of neurosurgical patients which entails its tunneling. We describe a safe and simple technique of catheter insertion and tunneling using two Tuohy needles instead of one, which prevents unintentional catheter damage during the procedure.

Keywords

• lumbar drain
• lumbar drain tunneling
• tuohy needle