Endoscopic Traumatic CSF Leak Repair

Indications:

• Traumatic skull base defect with CSF Leak

Highlights:

• Edges of skull base defect identified and freshened
• Underlay cartilage/bone graft placed extra-durally
• Free mucosal graft from septum or turbinate placed over defect
• Graft held firmly in place with absorbable packing material

Keep in Mind/Things to Remember:

• A non-absorbable packing material may be placed for a one-week time period in order to further bolster the repair site.