Fat in the fossa and the sphenoid sinus: A simple and effective solution to CSF leaks in transsphenoidal surgery. Cohort study and systematic review
Conclusions:
Autologous fat on fat graft for standard endoscopic transsphenoidal approach effectively reduces the risk of significant post-operative CSF leak with reduced reoperation and shorter hospital stay.
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Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Baig Mirza, Asfand Boardman, Timothy Martyn Okasha, Mohamed El-Hariri, Hazem Mohamed Al Banna, Qusai Syrris, Christoforos Baig Mirza, Kaumal Vastani, Amisha Visagan, Ravindran Shapey, Jonathan Barazi, Sinan Maratos, Eleni Chryssa Thomas, Nicholas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research