Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3040370 | Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Low-dose ITF is a safe and useful adjunct to endoscopic endonasal repair of CSF leaks with minimal complications and successful localization of the leak in approximately 80%. An etiology-based approach to graft choice and duration of lumbar drain placement in CSF leak repair may optimize closure rates.
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Authors
Matei A. Banu, Joon-Hyung Kim, Benjamin J. Shin, Graeme F. Woodworth, Vijay K. Anand, Theodore H. Schwartz,