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A new technique is described for telemetric measurement of intracranial pressure in man using an external energy source and a small pressure transducer, called a TELECEPTOR, implanted in the skull. The method presents advantages, especially for long term recordings.
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Heppner, F., Lanner, G. & Rodler, H. Telemetry of intracranial pressure. Acta neurochir 33, 37–43 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01405739
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