Differences in skull base thickness in patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks.

CONCLUSION: Differences in skull base thickness exist in SCSF patients, but whether this predisposes to such leaks or is a consequence of the underlying pathophysiology remains unknown. The endoscopic endonasal approach provides a highly effective means of repairing such leaks with success rates comparable with the endoscopic repair of other leak types. Adjuvant measures including weight reduction, lumbar drain, and acetazolamide use may increase success rates and should be considered in their management.
PMID: 24717891 [PubMed - in process]

Source: American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy - January 1, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Psaltis AJ, Overton LJ, Thomas WW, Fox NF, Banks CA, Schlosser RJ Tags: Am J Rhinol Allergy Source Type: research