| abstract |
A neurosurgical apparatus for convection enhanced delivery of an infusate to the brain parenchyma, the apparatus comprising: a guide tube for insertion into the brain and having a proximal end, a distal end and a through-bore for passage of a cannula; wherein at least an outer layer (24) of the guide tube is of a hydrophobic material that is resiliently deformable and porous to allow passage of air. Also provided is a kit for convection enhanced delivery of an infusate to the brain parenchyma and a surgical method for convection enhanced delivery of an infusate to the brain parenchyma. |