Perspective: Early diagnosis and treatment of postoperative recurrent cerebrospinal fluid fistulas/ dural tears to avoid adhesive arachnoiditis

CONCLUSION: Lumbar AA most commonly results from the early failure to diagnose and treat recurrent postoperative CSF fistulas. Since the clinical course of lumbar AA is typically one of progressive neurological deterioration, avoiding its' initial onset is key.PMID:34084635 | PMC:PMC8168645 | DOI:10.25259/SNI_317_2021

Source: Surgical Neurology International - June 4, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nancy E Epstein Source Type: research