title: [Prevention of cerebrospinal fluid fistulas in oto-neurosurgery].
abstract: The authors review the main postoperative complications of oto-neuro-surgical techniques, in particular those concerning CSF leak. They describe the various preventive measures for CSF fistulae both in general and during oto-neuro-surgical procedures. The importance of using a lumbar drainage routinely during these procedures is stressed. The technique and modalities of employment of lumbar drainage are described.
mesh_terms: D002558:Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D010039:Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications
vernacular_title: Prévention des fistules de liquide céphalo-rachidien en oto-neuro-chirurgie.