Preventing cerebral spinal fluid leakage following endoscopy through a burr hole using a novel watertight closure: technical note

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Preventing cerebral spinal fluid leakage following endoscopy through a burr hole using a novel watertight closure: technical note Via leak of cerebrospinal fluid Br J Neurosurg. 2021 Mar 29:1-3. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1903392. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage is a common complication after neuroendoscopic surgery through a burr hole and can lead to further complications including infection. METHODS: We describe the use of a dural substitute larger than the burr hole itself, placed over the burr hole and then secured underneath a burr hole cover by microscrews running through the graft itself into the underlying skull. RESULTS: This simple technical modification contributes to achieving a watertight seal to aid in preventing CSF leakage in this setting. CONCLUSIONS: Our technical modification of endoscopy through a burr hole may help to prevent postoperative CSF leak and secondary CSF infections. PMID:33779446 | DOI:10.1080/02688697.2021.1903392 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.