Neurosurgery in the Sitting Position: Retrospective Analysis of 692 Adult and Pediatric Cases

Dilmen O. K., Akcil E. F., Tureci E., Tunali Y., Bahar M., Tanriverdi T., ...More

TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.21, no.4, pp.634-640, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.4974-11.0
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.634-640
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

AIM: The sitting position is routinely used in many centers, although its use remains controversial and appears to be diminishing because of the risk of venous air embolism (VAE).