Kocher's point

Kocher's Point is a specific anatomical landmark on the human skull, named after the Swiss surgeon Emil Theodor Kocher. It is used as a standard entry point in neurosurgery for procedures such as ventricular catheterization and intracranial pressure monitoring.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The Kocher's Point is located approximately 11mm anterior to the coronal suture and 25mm lateral to the sagittal suture, or 2.5–3.0 cm off the midline and 1 cm anterior to the coronal suture. It is also known as the "frontal burr hole" and is located in the frontal bone of the skull.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

In neurosurgery, Kocher's Point is used as a standard entry point for ventricular catheterization and intracranial pressure monitoring. It is also used for the insertion of an external ventricular drain (EVD) or intracranial pressure monitor. The point is chosen because it provides the most direct path to the lateral ventricles of the brain, minimizing the risk of damage to brain tissue.

History[edit | edit source]

The point is named after Emil Theodor Kocher, a Swiss surgeon who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1909 for his work on the physiology, pathology, and surgery of the thyroid gland. Although Kocher's primary area of study was the thyroid gland, his contributions to neurosurgery were also significant.

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