Endoscopic repair for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea - Case report

C. C. Weng*, T. J. Lee, T. S. Huang

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Abstract

Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea is rare. The most likely cause comprises congenital or acquired duralosseous defect in the setting of either transiently increased intracranial pressure or normal CSF pressure fluctuations. Contrast CT cisternography is the most effective method for localizing the fistula. The endoscopically transnasal approach has been more successful than intracranial approach when used appropriately and also avoids the increased morbidity of a craniotomy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)77-80
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the Otolaryngological Society of the Republic of China
Volume33
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Endoscopic sinus surgery
  • Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea

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