Kocher's point
Kocher's Point
Kocher's Point (pronunciation: KOH-kerz point) is a term used in neurosurgery to describe a specific entry point on the skull for certain procedures, such as ventriculostomy or intracranial pressure monitoring.
Etymology
The term is named after Emil Theodor Kocher, a Swiss surgeon and Nobel laureate. Kocher was a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery and made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of brain conditions.
Description
Kocher's Point is located approximately 2.5 to 3 cm lateral to the midline and 1 cm anterior to the coronal suture. This point is chosen because it provides the most direct path to the lateral ventricles of the brain, minimizing the risk of damage to important brain structures during surgical procedures.
Related Terms
- Ventriculostomy: A surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in one of the brain's ventricles to drain cerebrospinal fluid.
- Intracranial pressure: The pressure inside the skull and thus in the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.
- Coronal suture: The fibrous joint that unites the frontal bone with the two parietal bones of the skull.
- Lateral ventricles: The two largest cavities of the ventricular system of the human brain, which contain cerebrospinal fluid.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kocher's point
- Wikipedia's article - Kocher's point
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