Objective Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a common complication in the
practice of neurosurgery, and various surgical techniques were described to overcome and …

Object. This study was undertaken to investigate the healing process and to delineate
factors important for the survival of free fascial grafts used for dural repair. Methods. A dural …

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 …

Background: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are wellknown and frequent complications of
intracranial procedures. Numerous studies have focused on the clinical aspects of …

Object The authors evaluated whether a polyethylene glycol–based hydrogel sealant
system improved dural closures with collagen-based duraplasty onlay grafts. Methods Dural …

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 …

In the field of neurosurgery, often the dura mater cannot be sutured, and consequently, it
requires a duraplasty procedure using a dural fascial graft. Since 1890, various materials …

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 …

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