Cerebrospinal fluid fistula caused by head trauma is a potentially dangerous problem and precise localization and radical treatment are necessary. We present a case of a patient with Panfacial fracture caused by a motorcycle accident, resulting in a cerebrospinal fluid leakage. The correct diagnosis ...
The rational use of CT and Beta-2 transferrin assay in detection of cerebrospinal fluid fistula. Asian J Surg 2004;27:39-42.Chan D, Poon WS, Ip CP, Chiu PW, Goh KY. How useful is glucose detection in diagnosing cerebrospinal fluid leak? The rational use of CT and Beta-2 transferrin ...
An unusual form of rhinorrhoea, presenting itself by repeated bouts of meningitis but without clinical leak of cerebrospinal fluid from the nose, is described. An arachnoidial cyst communicating with the nose is the cause of the infections. Three patients having this kind of rhinorrhoea are de...
Diagnosis of a cerebrospinal fluid leak includes scans, such as a CT or MRI, hearing testing, and testing of the spinal fluid using a beta-trace protein assay. Another diagnostic tool for a CSF leak is a lumbar puncture. However, Columbia Neurosurgery warned that a lumbar puncture may either...
Lastly, gray zone results had an LR of 0.88, which provides very little useful information to influence the clinical diagnosis because it is close to 1. Therefore, patients who appear healthy but test within the gray zone would be identified as being at risk of having a CSF leak, and ...
An array o tests can be per ormed to help confrm the diagnosis o CSF leak and to accurately pinpoint its location. A surgeon can pick the best diagnostic strategy to help identi y the leak and to ormulate the surgical plan. 1. Beta2-trans errin: Nasal secretions can be tested or ...
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A cerebrospinal fluid leak is also a known complication of post-trauma surgical procedures, endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, operations involving the lumbosacral spine, as well as diagnostic or therapeutic lumbar puncture. The CSF leak incidence after primary spine surgery varies from 5.5% to ...
Cerebrospinal fluid is the liquid that protects your brain and spinal cord. A doctor might test it to check for nervous system issues.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions What is CSF and its function? The cerebrospinal fluid filters waste, carries nutrients, and provides cushioning to the brain and spine. These functions are critical for the normal function and health of the brain and spine. What do...