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What type of drain do you place after burr holes for subdural?

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What type of drain do you place after burr holes for subdural?

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I am on the more aggressive side with my drainage. I place a 7-French Blake drain from hole to hole in a 2-hole procedure and set it to grenade suction. The placement of the drain is facilitated by using the 8 French red rubber irrigation catheter to guide it. The end of the Blake drain is sutured i...

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