title: Repair of traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leaks using tissue adhesives.
abstract: 14 cases of post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leaks, sealed with tissue adhesives and fascia, or galea, are reported. None of the patients had recurrence in a follow-up ranging from five months to three years. Tissue adhesives provided a tough adhesion of the patch and, as a consequence, an immediate and stable repair of the leak.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002558:Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea / Q000601:surgery*; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D003399:Craniotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014014:Tissue Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014014:Tissue Adhesives