External ventricular drain

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  1. David J. Daniels, M.D., Ph.D.
    Areas of focus:

    Pediatric cervical spine surgery, Craniotomy, Pediatric neurosurgery, External ventricular drain placement, Pediatric b...rain tumor, Diffuse glioma, Diffuse midline glioma

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Mayo Clinic researchers continuously study the central nervous system to understand the natural balance and flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spine. They also work to understand how best to treat disruptions to the flow of this fluid to minimize short- and long-term complications.

In addition, Mayo Clinic teams research best practices for delivering critical neurosurgical care so that each patient is fully cared for from the moment of arrival at the hospital through recovery and departure.

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See a list of publications about brain (cerebral) shunts by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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External ventricular drain care at Mayo Clinic

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  1. Xu R, et al., eds. External ventricular drain. In: Neurosurgical Consult Book. Elsevier; 2023. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 30, 2025.
  2. Taylor DA, et al., eds. External ventricular drain placement. In: Interventional Critical Care: A Manual for Advanced Practice Providers. 2nd ed. Springer; 2021. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 30, 2025.
  3. Chung DY, et al. Evidence-based management of external ventricular drains. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. 2019; doi: 10.1007/s11910-019-1009-9.
  4. Mahto N, et al. Postprocedural complications of external ventricular drains: A meta-analysis evaluating the absolute risk of hemorrhages, infections and revisions. World Neurosurgery. 2023; doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.11.134.
  5. Fried HI, et al. The insertion and management of external ventricular drains: An evidence-based consensus statement. Neurocritical Care. 2016; doi: 10.1007/s12028-015-0224-8.
  6. Bertuccio A, et al. External ventricular drainage: A practical guide for neuro-anesthesiologists. Clinics and Practice. 2023; doi:10.3390/clinpract13010020.
  7. Anania P, et al. The role of external ventricular drainage for the management of posterior cranial fossa tumours: A systematic review. Neurosurgical Review. 2021; doi: 10.1007/s10143-020-01325-z.
  8. Atallah O, et al. External ventricular drainage in pediatric patients: Indications, management, and shunt conversion rates. Child's Nervous System. 2024; doi: 10.1007/s00381-024-06367-y.
  9. Yathrinda MR, et al. Navigating the role of surgery in optimizing patient outcomes in traumatic brain injuries (TBSs): A comprehensive review. Cureus. 2024; doi: 10.7759/cureus.71234.

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