Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Aug 2011 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, volume 44, pages 857-873 (issn: 0030-6665,

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Authors: J Drew, Prosser; John R, Vender; C Arturo, Solares;

doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2011.06.007

pmid: 21819876

Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

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Abstract

This article discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. An overview of traumatic CSF leaks is presented, and both conservative and operative therapies are reviewed. Management decisions are discussed based on the current literature. Controversial clinical topics are addressed, including the use of prophylactic antibiotics and the timing of surgical repair.

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Georgia Regents University
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Keywords

Postoperative Care, Skull Base, Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea, Transferrin, Endoscopy, Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Patient Positioning, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Treatment Outcome, Early Medical Intervention, Humans, Meningitis, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Cerebrospinal Fluid

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