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Ommaya Reservoir Tap

Known as: Ommaya Reservoir Access 
A procedure to remove cerebrospinal fluid from the reservoir to detect any abnormal cells.
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2014
2014
[Treatment of multiple or recurrent intracranial tumors with local chemotherapy by hypodermic Ommaya reservoir].
OBJECTIVE To explore the treatment of multiple or recurrent intracranial tumors by hypodermic placement of Ommaya reservoir and… 
2013
2013
Repeated cyst formation in a patient with leukoencephalopathy, cerebral calcifications, and cysts: effectiveness of stereotactic aspiration with Ommaya reservoir placement.
The combination of leukoencephalopathy, cerebral calcifications, and cysts (LCC) constitutes a rare cerebral disorder… 
2013
2013
Cystic brain metastasis of non-small-cell lung cancer successfully controlled with Ommaya reservoir placement
A 68-year-old male presented with hoarseness and anarthria. Computed tomography showed an irregular nodular shadow in the upper… 
Review
2013
Review
2013
Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis originating from advanced gastric cancer--a report of three cases and review of the literatures.
BACKGROUND Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LMC) is a rare complication of gastric cancer. Case 1. A 57-year-old female was… 
2009
2009
[Role of Ommaya reservoir in the management of neonates with post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus].
OBJECTIVE Intra-ventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is one of the most serious complications of preterm infants. Significant numbers of… 
2006
2006
Acute symptomatic hydrocephalus in Listeria monocytogenes meningitis.
Listeria monocytogenes meningitis appears to have increased in incidence. Although most reported cases of listeriosis involve the… 
2001
2001
Changes in Cyst Volume following Intraoperative MRI-Guided Ommaya Reservoir Placement for Cystic Craniopharyngioma
Introduction: Intracavitary treatment of solitary cystic craniopharyngiomas with 32P is an emerging treatment option, especially… 
Review
1999
Review
1999
Nursing management of patients with an implanted Ommaya reservoir.
The Ommaya reservoir (NeuroCare Group, Pleasant Prairie, WI) is an implanted ventricular device that permits delivery of drugs… 
1987
1987
Implantable devices for chemotherapy: access and delivery.
1982
1982
Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid pharmacokinetics of acivicin in Ommaya reservoir-bearing rhesus monkeys.
Acivicin was administered iv to rhesus monkeys bearing Ommaya reservoirs, and serial blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples… 
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