Objective Many surgeons advocate for watertight dural reconstruction after posterior fossa
surgery given the significant risk of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Little evidence exists for …

OBJECTIVE: Primary closure of the dura remains difficult in many neurosurgical cases. One
option for dural grafting is the collagen sponge, which is available in multiple forms, namely …

Object The use of dural grafts is frequently unavoidable when tension-free dural closure
cannot be achieved following neurosurgical procedures or trauma. Biodegradable collagen …

Object Complete dural closure is not always possible following posterior fossa surgery, often
requiring a graft to secure complete closure. The authors report their experience of using a …

Object Dural closure with synthetic grafts has been suggested to contribute to the incidence
of infection and CSF leak. The objective of this study was to assess the contribution of choice …

Background Watertight dural closure is a crucial step in preventing postoperative
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak and subsequent infection in posterior fossa surgery. The aim …

Object The repair of dural defects is controversial in contemporary neurosurgery. To date,
collagen-based products remain a continued area of interest in the development of dural …

OBJECTIVE: Incisional cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak remains a significant cause of
morbidity, particularly after posterior fossa surgery, with ranges between 4 and 17% in most …

© 2019 Turkish Neurosurgical Society. AIM: To investigate comparative efficacy of a novel
absorbable adhesive membrane (TissuePatchDuralTM'TPD') and a fibrin glue (Tisseel'T') in …

Introduction. Dural defects and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are a common problem
following posterior fossa surgery. The management includes either nonoperative …