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Can post traumatic csf leakage stop itself. how much can we wait? it is coming out through left eye. today is 14th day.
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CSF leak: Bedrest can be tried. Are treating physicians sure it is CSF leak. Beta Transferrin +?. Will assume CT scan performed. Probably time to seek ENT (skull base) surgeon or Neurosurgeon opinion.
Answered 5/14/2018
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