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  • Shunt infection: How it develops and how it can be prevented
    • Shunt therapy is the most common treatment for hydrocephalus, but carries the risk of serious complications such as shunt infections. Find out more about symptoms, causes, treatment options and preventive approaches such as antibiotic-impregnated catheters.
  • LP shunt vs. VP shunt
    • The choice between LP and VP shunt is essential for the successful treatment of hydrocephalus. This article provides a detailed comparison, looking at the indications, benefits and potential risks of both types of implantation - informed insights for better treatment decisions.
  • The measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP)
    • The measurement and interpretation of intracranial pressure (ICP) is a very helpful aid in the diagnosis and treatment of many brain diseases. The article explains the technical requirements for ICP measurements, the interpretation of ICP values in intracranial pressure measurements and their significance for effective treatment planning.
  • The Innovative Leap to Telemetric Pressure Sensors
    • Telemetric pressure sensors are setting new standards in the hydrocephalus shunt therapy. The article analyzes the technical limitations of conventional ICP sensors and presents trend-setting innovations in the field of measurement with telemetric pressure sensors - for more precise and efficient treatments.
  • Over- and underdrainage - the most common “side effects” of shunt systems
    • Shunt systems in hydrocephalus therapy have a long history, but over- and underdrainage are still common complications with their potential consequences, such as slit ventricle syndrome. The article looks at the causes, consequences and therapeutic approaches of both problems and discusses whether gravitational technology offers a possible remedy.
  • Foundations of fluid mechanics, or of beakers, bottles and people
    • The article introduces fluid mechanics and explains how the cerebrospinal fluid works in the human brain. It explains the hydrodynamics in the shunt system and shows why the circulation and pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid are important factors for optimizing shunt therapies.
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Deflectors

Ensures a safe deflection of the ventricular catheter

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Burrhole Deflector
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Burrhole Deflectors

A Burrhole Deflector in the shunt system acts as a right-angled guide for the ventricular catheter in the borehole.

The Burrhole Deflector ensures that the ventricular catheter is deflected at a right angle to the borehole and seals the borehole completely. Furthermore the Burrhole Deflector allows the surgeon to choose the length of catheter to be inserted into the cranium, prior to implantation.

All MIETHKE Burrhole Deflectors  are MR compatible, i.e. magnetic resonance (MR) or computer tomography (CT) examinations can be performed without affecting the patient.

The Burrhole Deflector is designed for catheters with an inner diameter of approx. 1.2 mm and an outer diameter of approx. 2.5 mm.

Burrhole Deflector

For the treatment of HC in adults

In the standard version for adults, the lower heel has a diameter of 9.5 mm. According to this, the drill hole should have a diameter of 10 mm or larger. Through the two lateral holes, the borehole diverter can be fixed in the tissue with ligatures.

 

Pediatric Burrhole Deflector

For the treatment of HC in children

In addition to the standard version, a Pediatric Burrhole Deflector use available. Its dimensions are smaller so as to meet to the physical needs of younger patients.

 

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B. Braun and MIETHKE - Together for a better life with hydrocephalus

 

We have a long and intensive partnership with B. Braun in the field of neurosurgery. We are driven by a common vision: to improve the lives of hydrocephalus patients around the world with innovative solutions.

Our partnership is an exciting combination of B. Braun's nearly 180 years of expertise as one of the world's leading medical device and pharmaceutical companies and our agility as an innovative company and technology leader in gravitation-based shunt technology. 

 

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