Skull Base 2003; 13(2): 073-078
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-40596
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Neuroendoscopic Transnasal Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea

Mazhar Husain1 , Deepak Jha1 , Devendra K. Vatsal1 , Nuzhat Husain2 , Rakesh K. Gupta3
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, King George's Medical College Luchnow, India
  • 2Department of Pathology, King George's Medical College, Luchnow, India
  • 3Department of Radiology, Sanjay Gandhi Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Luchnow, India
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Publikationsdatum:
19. Mai 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea is a common condition managed by most otolaryngologists with the help of nasal endoscopy (sinoscopy). In the last 2 years, we have used a neuroendoscope with a working sheath to treat nine patients with CSF rhinorrhea. One patient developed a recurrence 1 month after treatment but then responded to conservative treatment. We conclude that the treatment of CSF rhinorrhea by a neuroendoscope with a working sheath is safe, effective, and easy and obviates the need for a separate sinoscope.

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