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Frazier’s point

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Hydrocephalus

There are multiple ways to estimate the location of the incision for an occipitoparietal catheter. Frazier’s point is 3 cm lateral from the midline and 6 cm superior to the inion. This point is a common anatomic landmark for placing the burr hole for an occipitoparietal shunt. The prefer the use of image guidance for mapping the location of the incision.

Frazier’s point