Surgical challenge: endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid leak

Surgical challenge: endoscopic repair of cerebrospinal fluid leak

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF) result from an abnormal communication between the subarachnoid space and the extracranial space. Approximately 90% of CSF leak at the anterior skull base manifests as rhinorrhea and can become life-thr...

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Main Authors: Martín-Martín Carlos, Martínez-Capoccioni Gabriel, Serramito-García Ramón, Espinosa-Restrepo Federico
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Cerebrospinal fluid leak
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Anterior skull base
Bone defect
Bacterial meningitis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/459

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