Closure of cerebrospinal fluid leakage after transsphenoidal surgery: technical note

It is necessary to pack the sella turcica to prevent the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid after transsphenoidal surgery if the arachnoid has been torn. The packing is usually supported by nasal cartilage. If this is not available, we recommend the Synthes minifragment plate to support the intradural p...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Neurosurgery 1994-07, Vol.35 (1), p.159-160
Hauptverfasser:	Freidberg, S R, Hybels, R L, Bohigian, R K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Cartilage Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea - etiology Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea - surgery Female Humans Hypophysectomy Male Methods Middle Aged Postoperative Complications Sella Turcica - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	It is necessary to pack the sella turcica to prevent the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid after transsphenoidal surgery if the arachnoid has been torn. The packing is usually supported by nasal cartilage. If this is not available, we recommend the Synthes minifragment plate to support the intradural pack.
ISSN:	0148-396X
DOI:	10.1097/00006123-199407000-00027