ArticleChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2026
Drill choice as a modifiable factor in pediatric sEEG safety.
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Abstract
purposeStereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) procedures require drilling serial burr holes for electrode placement. Key drilling characteristics include haptic feedback, ease of use, and time-efficient burr hole creation. Orthopedic drill bits are often repurposed for sEEG. We present a case series highlighting sEEG as an application for a new-to-market neurosurgery-tailored drill.
methodsWe performed a retrospective chart review on patients who underwent sEEG at our institution from 2022-2023. Patients were grouped by type of drill, Phasor
resultsTwelve patients underwent sEEG with the neurosurgery-tailored drill (2 unilateral and 10 bilateral); on average 10.7 ± 1.6 electrodes were placed per patient and mean operative duration was 162.9 ± 49 min. Tactile feel of bony layers and consistent drill time per burr hole (< 15 s) was subjectively noted. No complications were noted. Five patients underwent sEEG with the Stryker
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