A New Modified Twist Drill Craniostomy Using a Novel Device to Evacuate Chronic Subdural Hematoma

摘要

Compared with burr hole craniostomy (BHC), twist drill craniostomy (TDC) is increasingly popular because of its minimal invasiveness in evacuating chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). However, the TDC technique varies and is continually developing; moreover, no consensus yet exists regarding the optimal protocol, and the efficacy and safety of TDC is still controversial, especially with respect to a specific method. This article introduces a new modified TDC technique using a novel device, the YL-1 puncture needle, and evaluates its efficacy and advantages compared with BHC.