Treatment of Intrathecal Drug Pump Flipping Using Fascial Flaps: A Technical Description and Case Series
Khaled M. Taghlabi,
Lokeshwar S. Bhenderu,
Jaime R. Guerrero
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Intrathecal drug therapy is a common treatment for dystonia, pain, and spasticity using implanted pump and catheter systems. Standardized management of intrathecal drug pump (ITDP) migration and flipping has not been well established in the literature. This study reports the use of soft tissue to address less common pump complications such as pump flipping, migration, and difficulty in medication refill.
METHODS:
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