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Mispositioning of microelectrodes during deep brain stimulation surgery can incur serious complications for patients. Current practice of creating a burr hole for introduction of the microelectrode is done freehand and can cause trajectory misalignment. We aimed to create a sterilizable surgical adjunct to minimize error from burr hole placement. ⋯ This proof-of-concept study highlights the utility of 3D-printed surgical adjuncts that are fully customizable and rapidly produced to improve current surgical practice. The jig reduced surgery duration, need for multiple trajectories, and risk of potentially devastating neurological complications. As demonstrated, 3D-printed devices are useful as surgical adjuncts to optimize safety and efficacy in deep brain stimulation surgeries.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Feb 2023
Editorial CommentCommentary: Complexity and complications drive cost.