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What is the definition or description of: ct-guided csf leak repair?

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Fix a flat: A ct guided CSF leak repair indicates that for some reason- recent surgery on the brain or spine, or a recent epidural or lumbar puncture-there was a persistant loss of cerebrospinal fluid at the site. Typically, the repair of such a leak is accomplished by injecting a small amount of blood drawn from the patient at the site of puncture to form a clot to seal the leak.

Answered 11/20/2016

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Non-surgical repair: If the location of a CSF leak is determined by diagnostic testing, ct guidance can be used to inject a fibrin "glue" directly into the dural leak to seal the defect in the dura which allowed the CSF to leak.

Answered 1/5/2019

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