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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 858-859 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 1 2011 |
Keywords
- Cerebrospinal fluid leak
- CSF rhinorrhea
- Skull base surgery
- Skull base trauma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology