A novel multilayered membrane repair technique for high-flow cerebrospinal fluid leaks during expanded endoscopic endonasal tumor resection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a life-threatening complication following endoscopic skull base surgery. This study describes a multilayered membrane reconstruction strategy for treating high-flow intraoperative CSF leaks during expanded endoscopic endonasal tumor resection (EEA) and presents the associated outcomes, supplemented by surgical video documentation.

Methods

A retrospective review was performed on patients who underwent multilayered membrane reconstruction for high-flow CSF leaks during EEA.

Results

From January 2019 to June 2023, 15 patients undergoing EEA experienced high-flow intraoperative CSF leaks and received multilayered membrane reconstruction. Tumor pathologies included pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma, and meningio

SUBMITTER: Shao C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11645632 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature