Background Diagnostic strategies employed for cases of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
rhinorrhea vary widely due to limited evidence‐based guidance. Methods A systematic …

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occurs when there is an osseous and dural defect at the skull
base, with direct communication of the subarachnoid space to the extracranial space …

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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Radiologic evaluation of CSF leaks is a diagnostic
challenge that often involves multiple imaging studies with the associated expense and …

OBJECTIVE: Our goal was to assess the efficacy of current diagnostic modalities in the
management of skull base cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistulas. METHODS: We conducted a …

Aims: CSF leaks are not uncommon after a base of skull fracture. Currently there is no
standardised algorithm for the investigation and management of post-traumatic CSF leaks …

Head trauma is one of the most common reasons for visits to the emergency department in
the United States. According to the 2013 National Trauma Data Bank maintained by the …

The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the value of unenhanced (three-
dimensional constructive interference in steady state (3D-CISS)) and contrast-enhanced MR …

Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: Skull base dural lesions and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
fistulas are potentially vital conditions whose diagnosis can be challenging. The authors' aim …

Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea is a serious and potentially fatal condition because of an
increased risk of meningitis and brain abscess. Approximately 80% of all cases occur in …