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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 2/2012

01-06-2012 | Original Article

Endoscopic Repair of Lateral Sphenoid Recess Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Authors: Milind V. Kirtane, Abhineet Lall, Kashmira Chavan, Dhruv Satwalekar

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Issue 2/2012

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Abstract

Endoscopic repair of anterior cranial base has been widely reported. However there is still no uniformity in the technique of endoscopic repair of lateral sphenoid cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. To highlight the management of CSF leak or encephalocele in the lateral sphenoid recess and relate our experiences. We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all our patients who underwent an endoscopic repair of CSF leaks in the lateral sphenoid recess during the period from September 2003 to January 2010 at our tertiary hospital. Fifteen cases with CSF leaks/encephalocele that were repaired by the endoscopic approach were included. The majority of our cases were spontaneous leaks. In all our cases we approached the site of defect by an end on approach. All our patients were successfully treated in the first attempt. Endoscopic repair of lateral sphenoid recess has shown better surgical outcome with reduced morbidity.
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Metadata
Title
Endoscopic Repair of Lateral Sphenoid Recess Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
Authors
Milind V. Kirtane
Abhineet Lall
Kashmira Chavan
Dhruv Satwalekar
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-011-0144-7

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