Endoscopic repair of spontaneous skull base defects decreases the incidence rate of intracranial complications

ConclusionSpontaneous skull base defects pose significant risk for life ‐threatening ICCs. Our findings reveal significantly elevated odds of ICC development associated with resolved CSF rhinorrhea, lower BMI, longer duration of symptoms, and defect location. Endoscopic repair is highly successful with low morbidity and significantly reduces the incidence rate of intr acranial complications.

Source: International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology - August 11, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Jordan J. Allensworth, Nicholas R. Rowan, Kristina A. Storck, Bradford A. Woodworth, Rodney J. Schlosser Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research