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Goyal-Honavar A, Sikaria A, Arimappamagan A, Shukla DP, Somanna S, Srinivas D. Factors That Predict Recurrence Following Endoscopic Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea. World Neurosurg 2024; 185:e532-e541. [PMID: 38373688 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND The endoscopic approach has gained popularity in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea repair with high success rates, yet recurrence is frequent. We analyzed our cases to determine the outcomes of endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhea and the effect of several perioperative factors on the success of repair. METHODS A retrospective review of 50 patients who underwent endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhea between January 2013 and July 2023 was performed, collecting details of presentation, surgery, and postoperative period. RESULTS The most frequent etiology was nontraumatic CSF rhinorrhea (76%), in which the defect was most commonly located at the left cribriform plate, followed by traumatic CSF rhinorrhea (24%), in which sphenoid defects were most frequent. Traumatic CSF rhinorrhea was more common among male patients and was significantly associated with anosmia. Success rate at first repair attempt was 84%. Persistent CSF rhinorrhea was present in 3 patients (6%), and 5 patients (10%) developed recurrence of CSF rhinorrhea. Overall, 7 patients required reoperation, with 100% success rate after the second surgery. The use of 3-layered repair with fat, fascia lata, and mucosal flap was protective against repair failure, whereas bilateral defects and duration of symptoms >1 year were significantly associated with repair failure. The use of lumbar drain did not demonstrate a difference in repair success rate. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhea appears to be safe and effective when performed with accurate localization of the site of the lesion and multilayered repair. Potential predictors of recurrence include bilateral and long-standing defects.
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- Abhijit Goyal-Honavar
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India.
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AlSharhan SS, Aljubran HJ, Alrusayyis DF, AlGhuneem AA, AlMarzouq WF, Al Bar MH, AlSaied AS, Ashoor MM, ALEnazi AS, Alghamdi AA. Diagnostic accuracy of intrathecal fluorescein versus other radiological modalities in evaluating non-congenital skull base defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2024:10.1007/s00405-024-08603-2. [PMID: 38581572 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-024-08603-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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PURPOSE The intraoperative detection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks during endoscopic skull base surgery is critical to ensure watertight sealed defects. Intrathecal fluorescein (ITF) is a valuable adjunct to intraoperative investigation. Hence, our aim is to summarize the evidence of the efficacy of ITF as an accurate diagnostic modality and reconstruction guide for non-congenital skull base defects. METHODS Using the Cochrane Central, MEDLINE, and Embase databases, we identified studies involving the use of ITF in non-congenital CSF leaks which were published until November 2023. The STATA 18 software was used for meta-analysis. RESULTS Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria, in which seven studies were included in the meta-analysis. ITF was used in 1898 (90.3%) of patients, with a detection rate of 88.1%. The overall detection rate of non-congenital CSF leaks among ITF concentrations of 5% and 10% had a statistically significant pooled effect size of 2.6 (95% CI = 2.25, 2.95), while when comparing the ITF to other alternative radiological tests, it was not statistically significant with a mean difference of 0.88 (95% CI = - 0.4, 2.16). Moreover, the pooled prevalence was statistically significant in regards of the complications associated with ITF with an effect size of 0.6 (95% CI = 0.39, 0.82), indicating that 60% of patients who underwent ITF would experience at least one of the measured complications. CONCLUSION ITF is considered as an efficient tool in localizing skull base defects. However, there was no significant results when comparing the ITF to other alternative radiological tests. Accordingly, if the ITF intervention is indicated, patients should be carefully selected based on their clinical need.
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- Salma S AlSharhan
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Rakah Ash Shamaliyah, 34221, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Rakah Ash Shamaliyah, 34221, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Rakah Ash Shamaliyah, 34221, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Rakah Ash Shamaliyah, 34221, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Rakah Ash Shamaliyah, 34221, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Rakah Ash Shamaliyah, 34221, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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López Hernández S, Rodríguez Arias CA, Santos Pérez J, Martínez-Galdámez M, Fernández García A, Jiménez Zapata HD. Spontaneous CSF fistula as a manifestation of idiopathic intracranial hypertension. NEUROCIRUGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2024; 35:57-63. [PMID: 37146756 DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula, of unknown origin, is a rare condition whose aetiology is increasingly related to idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). This study tries to raise awareness that they should not be considered as two different processes, but that fistulas can be a form of debut, requiring a study and subsequent treatment. Repair techniques are described, as well as the study of HII. RESULTS We treated 8 patients, 5 women and three men, aged between 46 and 72 years, with a diagnosis of spontaneous CSF fistula, four nasal and four otics who underwent surgical treatment. After repair, a diagnostic study was performed for IIH by MRI and Angio-MRI, presenting in all cases a transverse venous sinus stenosis. The intracranial pressure values obtained by lumbar puncture showed values of 20mm Hg or higher. All patients were diagnosed with HII. The one-year follow-up did not reveal any recurrence of the fistulas, maintaining a control of the HII. CONCLUSION Despite their low frequency of both cranial CSF fistula and IIH, an association of both conditions should be considered by continuing the study and surveillance of these patients after fistula closure.
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- Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain; Unidad de Base de Cráneo, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.
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- Unidad de Base de Cráneo, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain; Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Unidad de Neurorradiología Intervencionista, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurocirugía, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain; Unidad de Base de Cráneo, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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Arshad M, Faisal MJ, Ashfaq AH, Riaz N, Maqbool S. Trans-Nasal Endoscopic Repair of CSF Rhinorrhea: An Institutional Experience. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2024; 76:748-752. [PMID: 38440577 PMCID: PMC10908915 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-04267-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea results from breakdown in the integrity of structures separating the subarachnoid space and nasal cavity, namely subarachnoid space and dura mater, the bony skull base and periostea alongside the upper aerodigestive tract mucosa. Endoscopic repair is considered the treatment of choice for CSF rhinorrhea. Our aim of study was to analyze the etiopathogenesis and outcomes of treatment. Material and Methods A retrospective study review of patients treated with endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhea at tertiary care hospital in ENT Department Benazir Bhutto hospital Rawalpindi from august 2013 to September 2017 identified 25 patients. Majority of them were male. The defects were closed in three layers using fat, fascia lata and nasal mucosa along with fibrin sealant in majority of patients. Pre operatively subarachnoid drain was placed in all patients. Patients were followed up to 3 months. Results Forty-four patients underwent endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhea. The age group ranged from 16 to 55 years. Of the total of 44 patients 26 (59%) were males and 18(41%) females. The mean age of the patients in our study was 32.8 ± 9.7. Post trauma CSF leak was seen up to 52.3% of the patients. The most common site of leakage was identified Cribriform plate area. Our success rate of endoscopic repair was 88.6%. The most commonly observed complication was meningitis that was observed in 2 (4.5%) of the patients that too were managed conservatively. Conclusion Accurate localization of site of leakage appears to be essential for successful endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhea. In our study cribriform plate area was commonly observed area of CSF leak. In our study, the success rate was 88.6% and low complication rate 4.5%.
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- Muhammad Arshad
- Department of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of ENT, Pakistan institute of medical sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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- Department of otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Williams IJM, Navaratnam AV, Wilson M, Ferguson MS. Endoscopic Endonasal Repair and Reconstruction of Traumatic Anterior Skull Base Defects. Case Rep Otolaryngol 2023; 2023:6996215. [PMID: 37841560 PMCID: PMC10575747 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6996215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Eighty percent of cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF) occur following trauma and complicate 12 to 13% percent of all basilar skull fractures (Prosser, Vender, and Solares, 2011). An endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) is often the preferred method of repair with greater than 90% success rates (Prosser, Vender, and Solares, 2011). We report a case of a 37-year-old man who presented to our regional level 1 trauma centre with multiple facial injuries. Initial cross-sectional imaging revealed multiple, continuous anterior skull base fractures with associated pneumocephalus. Though initially managed conservatively, the patient represented five days later with unilateral left-sided rhinorrhoea. An endoscopic endonasal repair with a multilayer fat, tensor fascia lata, free mucosal graft, and vascularised local flap reconstruction was undertaken. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high level of suspicion for delayed CSF leak in traumatic base of skull injury. The EEA enables meticulous dissection and thorough inspection of the skull base, facilitating multilayered repair and reconstruction of defects.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Noori FA, Hamdan DM, Alaqsam YI, Almutairi DA. The Etiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea: A Tertiary Center Experience. Cureus 2023; 15:e42661. [PMID: 37644933 PMCID: PMC10462404 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Introduction The aim of the present study was to describe our institution's nine years of experience in the endoscopic endonasal management of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea and to discuss the causes, sites, and outcomes. Methodology The medical records of patients diagnosed with CSF rhinorrhea in King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah (KAMC-J) between 2014 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed, and all relevant information including body mass index, medical and surgical history, and postoperative outcomes were obtained. Results A total of 20 cases were included in the present study, sixteen (80%) of which were females and four (20%) were males. The mean age of participants was 42.59±13.9 years. Nine cases (45%) were spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea and 11 (55%) were traumatic; within the traumatic group, six cases (54%) were iatrogenic either following previous neurosurgery or functional endoscopic sinus surgery, while the remaining five cases were related to motor vehicle accidents. The mean body mass index for the spontaneous CSF leak was 32 Kg/m2, and 33 Kg/m2 for the traumatic leaks, no statistically significant difference was noted. The cribriform plate was the most common site of leakage (65%). A multilayer surgical technique using facia lata graft with nasoseptal flap was the most common choice for reconstruction with a first-attempt success rate approximating 90%. A recurrence was observed in two patients only. No major complications were reported. The average length of stay was nine days. Conclusion The endoscopic endonasal repair of CSF leak is a safe and reliable procedure and is associated with high success rates and low risk of complications. Therefore, it should be preferred as a first-line treatment for CSF rhinorrhea.
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- Faisal A Noori
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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- Otolaryngology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU
- College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, SAU
- Medicine, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, SAU
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Castelnuovo P, Valentini M, Sileo G, Battaglia P, Bignami M, Turri-Zanoni M. Management of recurrent cerebrospinal fluid leak, current practices and open challenges. A systematic literature review. ACTA OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGICA ITALICA : ORGANO UFFICIALE DELLA SOCIETA ITALIANA DI OTORINOLARINGOLOGIA E CHIRURGIA CERVICO-FACCIALE 2023; 43:S14-S27. [PMID: 37698096 PMCID: PMC10159643 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-suppl.1-43-2023-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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Cerebrospinal fluid leak (CSFL) is a rare pathological condition which requires prompt and adequate management due to the high rate of associated major complications. At present, CSFL can be successfully treated through endoscopic endonasal approaches with success rates higher than 90%. Despite this, CSFL recurrence may occur, and its management is critical and still represents a matter of debate. A systematic review of the literature on the management of recurrent CSFL was conducted. It included a cohort of 1,083 cases of CSFL treated with surgical or conservative approaches; 112 cases of recurrence were reported for an overall recurrence rate of 10.3%. Most of the leaks were localised in the anterior skull base (68.3%) and identification of recurrent CSFL may be troublesome. Therefore, the entire skull base must be meticulously examined and long-term follow-up is mandatory. The risk for CSFL recurrence is higher in patients affected by idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), but its role in CSFL recurrence is yet to be understood. Recurrent CSFL must be repaired as soon as possible in order to reduce the risk of intracranial complications. The use of early post-operative CSF diversion by lumbar drain (LD) is currently a matter of debate even in case of CSFL recurrences.
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- Paolo Castelnuovo
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnologies and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
- Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research center (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnologies and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnologies and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnologies and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
- Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research center (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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- Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research center (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnologies and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, ASST Lariana, Como, Italy
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- Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Biotechnologies and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, ASST Sette Laghi, Varese, Italy
- Head and Neck Surgery & Forensic Dissection Research center (HNS&FDRc), Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Fistula espontánea de LCR como manifestación de la hipertensión intracraneal idiopática. Neurocirugia (Astur) 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neucir.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
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Soliman AY, Ebeid K, Elfadle AA. Recurrent spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea: combined endo-nasal endoscopic repair with lumbo-peritoneal shunt insertion. THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, PSYCHIATRY AND NEUROSURGERY 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s41983-021-00298-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are associated with high morbidity and recurrence rates. Most cases had increased intracranial pressure (ICP) on presentation. There is still controversy regarding the use of lumbo-peritoneal shunt to prevent its recurrence.
Aim
This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of lumbo-peritoneal CSF shunt following the initial as well as recurrent repair of spontaneous CSF leaks to avoid recurrence.
Methods
A retrospective cohort study reviewed patients with recurrent spontaneous CSF leaks over a 4-year period. All patients had increased ICP and were subjected to endoscopic repair and lumbo-peritoneal shunt procedure.
Results
Eighteen patients were included in this study. Most patients were obese (BMI = 33.6 ± 1.8 kg/m2) women (88.9%), with sleep apnea syndrome (77.8%). All patients presented with headache and visual complaints. Meningitis was recorded in two patients (11.1%). The most common sites of leakage were the cribriform (66.7%), followed by both cribriform and ethmoidal (16.7%), sphenoid (11.1%), and ethmoidal (5.6%) bones. The mean defect size was 5.1 ± 1.1 mm. About one third of cases had multiple defects. Encephalocele and meningocele were encountered in 61.1% and 66.7% of cases, respectively. The mean preoperative CSF pressure was 36.5 ± 1.7 mm H2O. Lumbo-peritoneal shunt was inserted for all our patients. The failure rate of repair was 11.1%.
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Success rate is higher in patients with spontaneous CSF leaks and CSF hypertension treated by lumbo-peritoneal shunt. Future prospective studies with larger sample sizes should confirm the efficacy and safety of this management plan.
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Management of cerebrospinal fluid leak in the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus with transpterygoid approach: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2021; 89:106594. [PMID: 34794074 PMCID: PMC8605221 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2021.106594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak that occurred in the lateral sphenoid sinus is a rare and difficult case. This paper aims to report a case of defect closure in the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus endoscopically with a transpterygoid approach. Case presentation A 38-year-old Indonesian woman reported a CSF leak, and identified a defect in the lateral recess of the left sphenoid sinus. CSF leak was repaired with endoscopic transethmoid-pterygoid or transpterygoid endoscopic surgery and no CSF leak was found. The surgical procedure was successful even though it was only performed by an otorhinolaryngologist. Discussion Endoscopic transethmoid-pterygoid or transpterygoid endoscopic surgery is effective in repairing defects in the lateral recess of the sphenoid sinus in which surgical procedure is performed by a single otorhinolaryngologist. Conclusion Endoscopic transpterygoid approach gained access to lateral site of sphenoid sinus was an effective approach in managing CSF leak of lateral sphenoid recess. Closure of the defect using a bone graft and mucosa of the middle turbinate was proven to be effective. It had been carried out successfully in Indonesia. Endoscopic CSF leak surgery was successfully performed in Indonesia. CSF leak was possible to perform endoscopically by a single otorhinolaryngologist. Defect closure using bone and mucosal grafts is effective in CSF.
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Rupa V, Joy N. Management of coexistent sinonasal pathology in patients undergoing endoscopic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea repair. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 88:773-779. [PMID: 33408063 PMCID: PMC9483933 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2020.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Patients who undergo endoscopic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea repair may occasionally present with coexistent sinonasal pathology which may or may not need to be addressed prior to surgical repair. Some patients may develop new onset nasal morbidity related to endoscopic repair. Objective To study the prevalence and management of additional sinonasal pathology in patients who undergo endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea Methods A retrospective review of patients who underwent endoscopic cerebrospinal fluid leak repair was conducted to note the presence of coexistent sinonasal morbidity preoperatively and in the followup period. Results Of a total of 153 patients who underwent endoscopic closure of cerebrospinal fluid leak, 97 (63.4%) were female and 56 (36.6%) males. Most patients (90.2%) were aged between 21 and 60 years, with a mean of 40.8 years. Sixty-four patients (41.8%) were found to have coexistent sinonasal morbidity preoperatively, the commonest being symptomatic deviated nasal septum (17.6%), chronic rhinosinusitis without polyps (11.1%) and chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps (3.3%). Rare instances of septal hemangioma (0.7%) and inverting papilloma (0.7%) were also seen. Postoperatively, there was cessation of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea in 96.7% which rose to 100% after revision surgery in those with recurrence. Resolution of coexistent sinonasal pathology occurred in all patients with followup ranging from 10 to 192 months. New onset sinonasal morbidity which developed postoperatively included synechiae between middle turbinate and lateral nasal wall (5.9%) and sinonasal polyposis (1.3%). Conclusion Patients who undergo endoscopic cerebrospinal fluid leak repair may have coexistent sinonasal pathology which needs to be addressed prior to or along with repair of the dural defect. New onset sinonasal morbidity, which may arise in a few patients postoperatively, may require additional treatment. A protocol for the management of coexistent sinonasal conditions ensures a successful outcome.
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- Vedantam Rupa
- Christian Medical College Hospital, Department of ENT, Vellore, India.
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- Christian Medical College Hospital, Department of ENT, Vellore, India
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Garcia CM, Toms SA. A cautionary tale of hydroxyapatite cement use in frontal sinus obliteration. INTERDISCIPLINARY NEUROSURGERY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2020.100702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Bujoreanu I, Ferguson M, Saleh H. Chemotherapy associated dural sinus thrombosis presenting as a cerebrospinal fluid leak. BMJ Case Rep 2020; 13:13/6/e235240. [PMID: 32487533 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Despite the well documented increased risk of thrombosis in patients with cancer and during chemotherapy, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT) remains a rare entity. We present a rare case of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea secondary to a left transverse sinus thrombus which occurred 2 years previously during chemotherapy for breast cancer. The patient underwent a three-layer repair using Neuro-Patch, septal cartilage and middle turbinate pedicle flap and was started on acetazolamide. There was no recurrence at 1-year follow-up. Raised intracranial pressure secondary to cerebral venous occlusion can erode the base of skull and predispose to CSF leaks. Despite the theoretical risk, there have been no cases reported where CSF leaks have occurred following chemotherapy induced CVT. We describe the first case and discuss pathophysiology and management.
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- Iulia Bujoreanu
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- ENT Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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- ENT Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Wang EW, Zanation AM, Gardner PA, Schwartz TH, Eloy JA, Adappa ND, Bettag M, Bleier BS, Cappabianca P, Carrau RL, Casiano RR, Cavallo LM, Ebert CS, El-Sayed IH, Evans JJ, Fernandez-Miranda JC, Folbe AJ, Froelich S, Gentili F, Harvey RJ, Hwang PH, Jane JA, Kelly DF, Kennedy D, Knosp E, Lal D, Lee JYK, Liu JK, Lund VJ, Palmer JN, Prevedello DM, Schlosser RJ, Sindwani R, Solares CA, Tabaee A, Teo C, Thirumala PD, Thorp BD, de Arnaldo Silva Vellutini E, Witterick I, Woodworth BA, Wormald PJ, Snyderman CH. ICAR: endoscopic skull-base surgery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol 2020; 9:S145-S365. [PMID: 31329374 DOI: 10.1002/alr.22326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2018] [Revised: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic skull-base surgery (ESBS) is employed in the management of diverse skull-base pathologies. Paralleling the increased utilization of ESBS, the literature in this field has expanded rapidly. However, the rarity of these diseases, the inherent challenges of surgical studies, and the continued learning curve in ESBS have resulted in significant variability in the quality of the literature. To consolidate and critically appraise the available literature, experts in skull-base surgery have produced the International Consensus Statement on Endoscopic Skull-Base Surgery (ICAR:ESBS). METHODS Using previously described methodology, topics spanning the breadth of ESBS were identified and assigned a literature review, evidence-based review or evidence-based review with recommendations format. Subsequently, each topic was written and then reviewed by skull-base surgeons in both neurosurgery and otolaryngology. Following this iterative review process, the ICAR:ESBS document was synthesized and reviewed by all authors for consensus. RESULTS The ICAR:ESBS document addresses the role of ESBS in primary cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea, intradural tumors, benign skull-base and orbital pathology, sinonasal malignancies, and clival lesions. Additionally, specific challenges in ESBS including endoscopic reconstruction and complication management were evaluated. CONCLUSION A critical review of the literature in ESBS demonstrates at least the equivalency of ESBS with alternative approaches in pathologies such as CSF rhinorrhea and pituitary adenoma as well as improved reconstructive techniques in reducing CSF leaks. Evidence-based recommendations are limited in other pathologies and these significant knowledge gaps call upon the skull-base community to embrace these opportunities and collaboratively address these shortcomings.
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- Michigan Sinus and Skull Base Institute, Royal Oak, MI
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, Australia
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Ahmed OH, Zhang K. Reconstruction Following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery: Options and Technical Considerations. CURRENT OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40136-020-00276-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Alalade AF, Venturini S, Dorward N, Thomas N. Endoscopic skull base neurosurgical practice in the United Kingdom. Br J Neurosurg 2019; 33:508-513. [DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2019.1606893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Andrew F. Alalade
- Department of Neurosurgery, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Kings College Hospital, London, UK
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Arimappamagan A, Sadashiva N, Kandregula S, Shukla D, Somanna S. CSF Rhinorrhea Following Medical Treatment for Prolactinoma: Management and Challenges. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2019; 80:620-625. [PMID: 31750049 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1677686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Objective Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea following medical management of prolactinoma is a rare complication. We evaluated the clinical background of this condition, identify potential risk factors, and discuss the management options and challenges involved. Methodology We retrospectively reviewed clinical details of patients who were treated for CSF leaks among patients treated for prolactinoma between 2013 and 2017. Results Seven patients were treated for CSF rhinorrhea in the context of prolactinoma, with the age range between 24 and 56 years. Six patients had CSF leak following initiation of cabergoline, while one patient presented with CSF rhinorrhea. The time of onset of leak following medical treatment ranged from 14 days to 5 years. The mean preoperative serum prolactin level was 12,638 ng/mL (range: 1,000-26,287 ng/mL). All patients underwent repair of skull base defect. (four endoscopic, two microscopic, and one bifrontal craniotomy). The site of defect in the majority of patients was the sellar floor. Two patients who were initially managed with acetazolamide alone, eventually required surgical repair. Three patients were cured of CSF leak with a single procedure. Three patients had to undergo re-exploration and endoscopic repair after their first surgery failed. Two patients required lumboperitoneal (LP) shunt after a failed endoscopic transsphenoidal repair. Conclusion Surgical management for medically-induced CSF rhinorrhea is necessary; however, it can pose significant issues. Endoscopic repair of the defect should be considered at the earliest. Multiple surgical procedures are often required because of skull base erosion. LP shunt can be considered if CSF leak persists following multiple surgeries.
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- Arivazhagan Arimappamagan
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Keshri A, Jain R, Manogaran RS, Behari S, Khatri D, Mathialagan A. Management of Spontaneous CSF Rhinorrhea: An Institutional Experience. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2018; 80:493-499. [PMID: 31534891 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Introduction Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea is the leakage of CSF through nasal cavity, due to abnormal communication between the arachnoid membrane and nasal mucosa. Middle-age (fourth to fifth decade) group, female gender, and obesity (body mass index > 40) are the most commonly reported risk-factors for this rare entity. In this study, we present our single center experience of spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea discussing important clinicoradiological aspects in preoperative evaluation and nuances in the endoscopic repair technique. Material and Methods A retrospective study conducted for 43 spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea patients admitted between Jan 2011 to Jan 2018 at our tertiary care center. All patients underwent endoscopic repair of the defect depending upon their site of leak. Results Mean age in our study was 36.7 ± 12.3 years (range: 9-62 years). Average BMI in males was found lower (28.7) as compared with females (32). Most common site of CSF leak was cribriform plate ( n = 32, 74.4%) and Planum was found to be the least common site ( n = 1, 2.3%) of CSF leak. Intraoperatively, 23 (53.5%) patients showed high-flow leak. Intrathecal injection of fluorescein dye was used to identify the site of CSF leakage in 15 cases (34.8%). The overall success rate of primary endoscopic repair in our study was 95.3%. Conclusion Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea occurs secondary to elevated intracranial pressure, with a predilection for obese females in fourth to fifth decade. Individualized tailored surgical approach depending upon the site, size, and flow-variety of the defect forms the cornerstone of management.
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- Amit Keshri
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Majhi S, Sharma A. Outcome of Endoscopic Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhoea Repair: An Institutional Study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 71:76-80. [PMID: 30906718 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-018-1485-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cerebrospinal fluid Rhinorrhoea is caused by an abnormal open communication between the subarachnoid space and the nasal cavity. The most common anatomic sites of such abnormal communication are found in the anterior skull base, namely, ethmoid roof, olfactory groove, roof of the sphenoid sinus and the posterior wall of the frontal sinus. It can be classified into traumatic or spontaneous. Spontaneous leaks are associated with highest recurrence rates following surgical repair. The repair of CSF Rhinorrhoea has rapidly evolved over the past 30 years. Prior to the advent of the endoscopic approach, craniotomy was used for repairs which carried a variable success rate and morbidity. The purpose of our study was to ascertain the outcome after Transnasal Endoscopic Repair of spontaneous CSF leaks. This was a prospective study conducted at the Department of ENT at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi between January 2015 and June 2016. The study comprised of eleven patients who presented with the complaint of watery nasal discharge and were diagnosed to have spontaneous CSF Rhinorrhoea. Proper clinical examination, nasal endoscopy and biochemical and cytological analysis of nasal secretions of the patient was done. High Resolution Computed Tomography and MRI scans of the nose and paranasal sinuses were done to identify precise location of CSF leak and the size of fistula. CT cisternography was done wherever required. Fistula was repaired via Transnasal endoscopic approach in a multi layered underlay fashion. Out of all eleven patients with spontaneous CSF leaks, most common site of leak was from left cribriform area. Four patients (36.36%) were found to have meningoencephalocele. No associated intracranial lesion was found and all patients did not have any benign intracranial hypertension. Our success rate of endoscopic repair on first attempt was 100% with recurrence in 1 patient after 4 months of repair. Endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhoea is safe and effective, with a very low complication rate. It has almost completely replaced the older open techniques. Accurate localization of leak site followed by multilayered closure of dural defect appear to be essential for successful endoscopic repair.
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- Sudhir Majhi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Safdarjung Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029 India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Safdarjung Hospital and Vardhman Mahavir Medical College, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029 India
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Endoscopic Repairs of Sinonasal Cerebrospinal Leaks: Outcome and Prognostic Factors. J Craniofac Surg 2018; 29:182-187. [PMID: 29286998 DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000004175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to review the management of sinonasal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and outcome of endoscopic repairs and to provide experience regarding leaks at the lateral wall of sphenoid sinus and the posterior wall of frontal sinus. METHODS Patients who underwent endoscopic repairs of CSF leaks were reviewed. Characteristics of different etiologies were compared, and prognostic factors were analyzed. RESULTS The study included 144 patients with 150 CSF leaks, in which spontaneous leaks account for 55%. Patients with traumatic leaks were significantly younger than those with spontaneous leaks (P = 0.012), and most traumatic leaks occurred in men (P < 0.001). The computed tomography scan showed an overall accuracy of 86.7%. For 17 leaks at the lateral wall of sphenoid sinus, transnasal (29%), transethmoid (24%), and transpterygoid (47%) approaches were used, with a success rate of 75%. For 11 defects at the posterior wall of the frontal sinus, 2 were managed by draf III surgery, and 3 by trephination-assisted procedure successfully. Success rate for primary repair was 95.6%, reaching 100% after a second repairing. Six leaks failed to be repaired included 4 spontaneous leaks, and 3 occurred at the lateral wall of the sphenoid sinus, 4 occurred in patients with elevated body mass index (BMI), 4 had evidence of raised intracranial pressure (ICP). CONCLUSION Repair of leaks at lateral sphenoid sinus and posterior frontal sinus could achieve favorable results via selected endoscopic approaches. The failure of repair was associated with inaccessible leak sites, spontaneous leaks, raised ICP, and elevated BMI.
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Teachey W, Grayson J, Cho DY, Riley KO, Woodworth BA. Intervention for elevated intracranial pressure improves success rate after repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Laryngoscope 2017; 127:2011-2016. [PMID: 28512741 DOI: 10.1002/lary.26612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are associated with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and considered a manifestation of idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Although postoperative acetazolamide and placement of CSF shunt systems are considered valuable interventions for elevated ICP, the impact on recurrence rate remains unclear. The objective of this study was to systematically review evidence from reported literature to evaluate whether postoperative ICP management reduces recurrence rates after primary endoscopic repair. STUDY DESIGN Prospective case series and systematic review. METHODS Demographics, defect location, success rates, and ICP management in spontaneous CSF leak patients were prospectively collected over 8 years. A search was also conducted in PubMed to identify studies reporting cases of spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea. RESULTS Fifty-six articles with nonduplicated data were identified and combined with a prospective series of 108 patients for a total of 679 patients treated for spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea. Average age was 50.4 years with 77% female. Average body mass index was 35.8 kg/m2 . Defects were most commonly located in the sphenoid sinus (n = 334) followed by the ethmoid (n = 318) and the frontal sinus (n = 46). Successful primary repair was 92.82% in patient cohorts where ICP evaluation and intervention with acetazolamide or CSF shunt systems was performed, but was significantly decreased to 81.87% in series with no active management of elevated ICP (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Evaluation and intervention for elevated ICP in spontaneous CSF leaks is associated with significantly improved success rates following primary endoscopic repair. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4. Laryngoscope, 127:2011-2016, 2017.
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- William Teachey
- Department of Otolaryngology , University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology , University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology , University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Neurosurgery , University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology , University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A
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Lobo BC, Baumanis MM, Nelson RF. Surgical repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks: A systematic review. Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol 2017; 2:215-224. [PMID: 29094066 PMCID: PMC5655559 DOI: 10.1002/lio2.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2016] [Revised: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objectives To review the safety and efficacy of surgical management for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks of the anterior and lateral skull base. Data Sources A systematic review of English articles using MEDLINE. Review Methods Search terms included spontaneous, CSF, cerebrospinal fluid, endoscopic, middle fossa, transmastoid, leak, rhinorrhea. Independent extraction of articles by 3 authors. Results Patients with spontaneous CSF leaks are often obese (average BMI of 38 kg/m2) and female (72%). Many patients also have obstructive sleep apnea (∼45%) and many have elevated intracranial pressure when measured by lumbar puncture. In addition to thinning of the skull base, radiographic studies also demonstrate cortical bone thinning. Endoscopic surgical repair of anterior skull base leaks and middle cranial fossa (MCF) approach for repair of lateral skull base leaks are safe and effective with an average short‐term failure rate of 9% and 6.5%, respectively. Long‐term failure rates are low. One randomized trial failed to show improved success of anterior leak repairs with the use of a lumbar drain (LD) (95% with vs. 92% without; P = 0.2). In a large retrospective cohort of MCF lateral skull base repairs, perioperative LD use was not necessary in >94% of patients. Conclusions Spontaneous CSF leaks are associated with female gender, obesity, increased intracranial hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. Endoscopic repair of anterior skull base leaks and MCF or transmastoid approaches for lateral skull base leaks have a high success rate of repair. In most cases, intraoperative placement of lumbar drain did not appear to result in improved success rates for either anterior or lateral skull base leaks. Level of Evidence 2a, Systematic Review.
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- Brian C Lobo
- Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland Ohio U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis Indiana U.S.A
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis Indiana U.S.A.,Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland Ohio U.S.A
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Extended applications of the endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2016; 130:827-32. [PMID: 27424998 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215116008483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure is mainly used for refractory frontal sinusitis. However, we have used it as an access procedure to facilitate treatment for an extended range of additional frontal sinus pathologies. METHODS A retrospective review of patients who underwent the endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure for 'alternative' frontal sinus pathologies was conducted. Patient data were reviewed. The main outcome parameter measured was signs of recurrence. RESULTS Twelve patients (6 males, 6 females) from a 7-year study period, with a mean age of 45.2 years (range, 16-78 years), were analysed. The surgical indications included frontoethmoidal mucoceles, cerebrospinal fluid leaks within the frontal sinus, cystic fibrosis, frontal sinus osteoma, frontal sinus ossifying fibroma and frontal silent sinus syndrome. The mean follow-up period was 33.3 months. There were no known recurrences. CONCLUSION We have used the endoscopic modified Lothrop procedure for a range of frontal sinus pathologies, safely and effectively, with no peri-operative complications.
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Endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 83:388-393. [PMID: 27320657 PMCID: PMC9442702 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjorl.2016.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Nasal liquorrhea indicates a cerebrospinal fluid fistula, an open communication between the intracranial cerebrospinal fluid and the nasal cavity. It can be traumatic and spontaneous. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the outcome of endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid fistula using fluorescein. METHODS This retrospective study included 30 patients of both sexes, with a mean age of 48.7 years, treated in the period from 2007 to 2015. All patients underwent lumbar administration of 5% sodium fluorescein solution preoperatively. Fistula was closed using three-layer graft and fibrin glue. RESULTS Cerebrospinal fluid fistulas were commonly located in the ethmoid (37%) and sphenoid sinus (33%). Most patients presented with traumatic cerebrospinal fluid fistulas (2/3 of patients). The reported success rate for the first repair attempt was 97%. Complications occurred in three patients: one patient presented with acute hydrocephalus, one with reversible encephalopathy syndrome on the fifth postoperative day with bilateral loss of vision, and one patient was diagnosed with hydrocephalus two years after the repair of cerebrospinal fluid fistula. CONCLUSION Endoscopic diagnosis and repair of cerebrospinal fluid fistulas using fluorescein intrathecally has high success rate and low complication rate.
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Marchiano E, Carniol ET, Guzman DE, Raikundalia MD, Baredes S, Eloy JA. An Analysis of Patients Treated for Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea in the United States from 2002 to 2010. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base 2016; 78:18-23. [PMID: 28180038 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Accepted: 04/19/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Background The Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was used to analyze the demographic features and concomitant diagnoses in patients admitted with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea. Methods We analyzed the NIS database for all hospital admissions of CSF rhinorrhea between 2002 and 2010. Patient demographics, length of stay, hospital charges, concomitant diagnoses, hospital level characteristics, and complications were analyzed for patients undergoing surgical repair (group I) and for those treated without surgical repair (group II). Results Patients in group I were significantly older, the majority were female (67.5%), and were more likely to be obese (12.9%), have diabetes mellitus (15.7%), and hypertension (41.6%). Lengths of stay were similar between the two groups, but group I patients incurred higher hospital charges (p < 0.001). Group I patients were more likely classified as an elective admission (59.8 vs. 38.6%), and were more frequently admitted to a teaching hospital (83.6%) with a large bed size (79.0%). Acute medical complications and concomitant diagnosis of meningitis were similar in both groups. Conclusion Rates of meningitis did not differ between the two groups. Patients who underwent surgical repair were more likely to be an elective admission and admitted to a teaching hospital. Hospital charges were higher in patients undergoing repair.
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- Emily Marchiano
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States; Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States; Center for Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Neurological Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States; Department of Neurological Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak at the clivus. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2016; 10:593-9. [PMID: 26865899 PMCID: PMC4729723 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2015.55676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We present a case report of a 60-year-old woman with a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak at the clivus, obesity and no history of trauma. Follow-up imaging scans confirmed enlargement of the defect within the posterior clival framework to the size of 16 × 9 × 4 mm with a suspected meningocerebral hernia. The surgeons used the “two nostrils – four hands” endoscopic operating technique. The patient reported a history of cerebrospinal fluid leaks lasting for 3 years, with increasingly shorter leak-free periods and an increasing incidence of inflammatory complications. The patient recovered without complications, and she was discharged 14 days after the surgery. Good local outcome and improved patient condition were achieved postoperatively.
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Sharma SD, Kumar G, Bal J, Eweiss A. Endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea. Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis 2016; 133:187-90. [PMID: 26776882 DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2015.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2015] [Revised: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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GOAL The purpose of this review was to look at the success rate of transnasal endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhoea and the impact of patient factors, repair techniques and adjuvant treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS A literature search was performed on PubMed, Medline and Cochrane Central databases, independently by two of the authors, of all studies reporting the outcomes of CSF rhinorrhoea repair, published until the 1st June 2014, using keywords Cerebrospinal fluid leak, CSF leak, CSF fistula, CSF leak or fistula repair, endoscopic sinus surgery or ESS complications. Sixty-seven papers were included for the review. RESULT The repair of CSF rhinorrhoea has rapidly evolved over the past 30 years. Prior to the advent of the endoscopic approach, craniotomy was used for repairs, which carried a variable success rate and morbidity. More recently, there have been several case series and reports that describe various endoscopic methods and materials for repair, with mean success rate of 90% (range: 60-100%). The most common site of CSF leak is the ethmoid roof/cribriform plate region. Traumatic CSF leak, in particular iatrogenic, is still the most common cause. Imaging with CT and MRI remains the gold standard for localisation of CSF leaks. The sphenoid sinus is the most common location for CSF leak repair failure. Lumbar drains and antibiotics are used as adjuvant therapy to endoscopic repair, but their benefits are not clear; intrathecal fluorescein can be used to aid location of CSF leak, but should be reserved for more complex cases. Further work into graft materials used and adjuvant treatment is needed to make any meaningful conclusions about their efficacy. CONCLUSION The literature demonstrates that endoscopic repair of CSF rhinorrhoea is safe and effective, with a very low complication rate. It has almost completely replaced the older open techniques.
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- S D Sharma
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queens Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG Essex, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queens Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG Essex, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queens Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG Essex, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Queens Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, RM7 0AG Essex, United Kingdom.
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Guyer RA, Turner JH. Delayed presentation of traumatic cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea: Case report and literature review. ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY 2015; 6:188-90. [PMID: 26686211 PMCID: PMC5391488 DOI: 10.2500/ar.2015.6.0132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is one of several complications that can occur after traumatic skull base injury. Although most patients present soon after the injury occurs, some can present years later, with resulting morbidity and the need for additional procedures. We present a case of a patient with a sphenoid sinus CSF leak who presented 12 years after a closed head injury that included a sphenoethmoid skull base fracture. We also reviewed the literature on this topic, with a discussion of previous reports of CSF leaks that occurred months, years, or decades after trauma. A late onset CSF leak appears to be a rare but important complication of traumatic skull base injury. This case highlights the need for clinicians to remain vigilant to the possibility of delayed CSF rhinorrhea, even years after traumatic head injury.
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Affiliation(s)
- Richard A Guyer
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea is a rare entity that can arise from a variety of causes. Successful management has been reported using a variety of repair techniques. The goal of this study is to make recommendations on intraoperative and postoperative management of CSF fistulas across all causes. RECENT FINDINGS Pooled analysis of case series reveals that free graft repairs are successful in closing most traumatic and iatrogenic CSF leaks. In contrast, multilayered, vascularized repairs are often required for large defects with high-flow leaks that communicate with a cistern and/or ventricles. Spontaneous CSF leaks are associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension in the vast majority of cases, and when present, postoperative medical management is necessary for long-term success. SUMMARY Patients with CSF rhinorrhea require surgical repair to prevent life-threatening complications. Many techniques and materials are effective at achieving closure of CSF fistula across causes. Evidence suggests that patients with high-flow CSF fistulas have improved outcomes with multilayered, vascularized repairs to decrease the risk of postoperative CSF leaks. Patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension need long-term management of the underlying disease process.
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