Acetazolamide for high intracranial pressure cerebrospinal fluid leaks

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 718-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad R. Chaaban ◽  
Elisa Illing ◽  
Kristen O. Riley ◽  
Bradford A. Woodworth
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Intervention for elevated intracranial pressure improves success rate after repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks

2017 ◽  
Vol 127 (9) ◽  
pp. 2011-2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Teachey ◽  
Jessica Grayson ◽  
Do-Yeon Cho ◽  
Kristen O. Riley ◽  
Bradford A. Woodworth
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Elevated Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

In reference to intervention for elevated intracranial pressure improves success rate after repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks

2017 ◽  
Vol 128 (8) ◽  
pp. E271-E271 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Mangussi‐Gomes ◽  
Leonardo L. Balsalobre ◽  
Marcos Q. T. Gomes ◽  
Eduardo A. S. Vellutini ◽  
Aldo E. C. Stamm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Elevated Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks in the anterior skull base: a surgical challenge

2015 ◽  
Vol 129 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Martínez-Capoccioni ◽  
R Serramito-García ◽  
B Huertas-Pardo ◽  
A García-Allut ◽  
C Martín-Martín
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽  
Sinus Surgery ◽  
Recurrence Rates ◽  
Closure Rate ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks ◽  
Additional Therapy

AbstractObjective:This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the effective closure rate for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks with functional endoscopic sinus surgery and identify patient characteristics that may be associated with a need for additional therapy.Method:A retrospective analysis of patients with spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks was performed. Data on the nature of presentation, patient body mass index, defect location and size, intracranial pressure, clinical follow up, and complications were collected.Results:Twenty-five patients had spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks with evidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The most common sites were the cribriform plate, followed by the ethmoid roof and sphenoid lateral pterygoid recess. All patients underwent endonasal endoscopic surgery to repair the defect. Post-operatively, all patients underwent lumbar drainage and acetazolamide therapy.Conclusion:Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks represent a surgical challenge because of their high recurrence rates. The most important factor for obtaining a successful repair in these patients is reducing their intracranial pressure through nutritional, medical or surgical means.

Management of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks of the sphenoid sinus: our experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 128 (9) ◽  
pp. 797-802 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Fyrmpas ◽  
I Konstantinidis ◽  
P Selviaridis ◽  
J Constantinidis
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Sphenoid Sinus ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Dietary Advice ◽  
Elevated Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Endoscopic Closure ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks ◽  
Stable Reconstruction

AbstractBackground:Closure of spontaneous sphenoid sinus cerebrospinal fluid leaks can be challenging because of the relative inaccessibility of the lateral recess and the presence of intracranial hypertension. We present our experience of such cases and highlight factors associated with a successful outcome.Methods:Eleven patients with spontaneous, laboratory confirmed, sphenoid sinus cerebrospinal fluid leaks were included. All patients underwent endoscopic closure by either a three-layer technique or fat obliteration.Results:In all but one patient, the leak was successfully sealed (success rate, 90.9 per cent; mean follow up, 37.1 months). Elevated intracranial pressure was measured in eight patients, two of whom did not exhibit relevant clinical or radiological characteristics. Five patients received diuretics and dietary advice for weight reduction. In one patient with recurrence two weeks after repair, successful revision was performed by additional placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (follow up, 67 months).Conclusion:Long-lasting cerebrospinal fluid fistula sealing in the sphenoid sinus requires stable reconstruction of the defect in three layers or fat obliteration if the anatomy is unfavourable. All patients should be intra- and post-operatively screened for elevated intracranial pressure to identify those who need additional intracranial pressure reduction measures.

In response to in reference to intervention for elevated intracranial pressure improves success rate after repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks

2018 ◽  
Vol 128 (8) ◽  
pp. E272-E272 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Teachey ◽  
Jessica Grayson ◽  
Do‐Yeon Cho ◽  
Bradford A. Woodworth ◽  
Kristen O. Riley
Keyword(s):  
Cerebrospinal Fluid ◽  
Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Success Rate ◽  
Elevated Intracranial Pressure ◽  
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
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