Traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks - 06/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.otc.2011.06.007
J. Drew Prosser, MD a, John R. Vender, MD b, C. Arturo Solares, MD a, ⁎ 
a Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, BP 4109, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
b Medical Director of Southeast Gamma Knife Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, BI 3088, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
Corresponding author.Résumé |
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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cerebrospinal fluid leak, Skull base trauma, Skull base surgery, CSF rhinorrhea
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Vol 44 - N° 4
P. 857-873 - août 2011 Retour au numéro
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