Risk Factors Associated with Postoperative CSF Leak in Extrasellar Tumors

Conclusion Extrasellar tumors, particularly clival tumors, have a higher rate of postoperative CSF leak than pituitary tumors. Prophylactic lumbar drains can be considered for patients at high risk for developing postoperative CSF leak. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B: Skull Base - January 16, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Zhang, Huan Peeters, Sophie Vengorivich, Gennadiy Antoury, Layal Park, Ki Wan Wells, Christine Suh, Jeffrey D. Lee, Jivianne T. Heaney, Anthony Bergsneider, Marvin Kim, Won Wang, Marilene B. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research