Factors impacting cerebrospinal fluid leak rates in endoscopic sellar surgery

ConclusionIntraoperative CSF leaks can occur during endoscopic sellar surgery, especially in larger tumors or craniopharyngiomas. Once an intraoperative leak occurs, risk factors for postoperative leaks include craniopharyngiomas and higher BMI. Use of septal flaps decreases this risk.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - August 22, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tom T. Karnezis, Andrew B. Baker, Zachary M. Soler, Sarah K. Wise, Shruthi K. Rereddy, Zara M. Patel, Nelson M. Oyesiku, John M. DelGaudio, Constantinos G. Hadjipanayis, Bradford A. Woodworth, Kristen O. Riley, John Lee, Michael D. Cusimano, Satish Govind Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research