| Literature DB >> 21359001 |
Jason P Hunt1, Trent Richards.
Abstract
Endoscopic repair of spinal fluid leaks is a commonly performed procedure with low morbidity. However, this is the first report of cerebrovasospasm, following endoscopic repair of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. A 51-year-old woman underwent endoscopic repair of a spontaneous CSF leak. She subsequently developed symptomatic cerebrovasospasm on postoperative day 3. This was successfully treated with intraarterial verapamil infusion.Entities:
Keywords: Cerebrospinal fluid leak; cerebrovasospasm; endoscopic repair; verapamil
Year: 2010 PMID: 21359001 PMCID: PMC3023334 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1251508
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Skull Base ISSN: 1531-5010