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Skull Base 2007; 17(2): 131
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-970557
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Commentary “Transnasal Transsphenoidal Endoscopic Repair of CSF Leakage Using Multilayer Acellular Dermis”

Jerry Josen1
  • 1Arizona Otolaryngology Consultants, Phoenix, Arizona
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23 February 2007 (online)

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Transnasal Transsphenoidal Endoscopic Repair of CSF Leakage Using Multilayer Acellular DermisSkull Base 2007; 17(02): 125-131
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-970556

This article illustrates a potentially useful material to aid in the closure of CSF fistulae. Acellular dermis, with its ease of use and quick availability, could obviate the extra steps of free graft harvest and preparation. Overall, this may reduce operative time and decrease the complication rate for repairs.