title: Traumatic cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
abstract: This article discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks. An overview of traumatic CSF leaks is presented, and both conservative and operative therapies are reviewed. Management decisions are discussed based on the current literature. Controversial clinical topics are addressed, including the use of prophylactic antibiotics and the timing of surgical repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Medical College of Georgia, 1120 15th Street, BP 4109, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
authors.forename: J Drew
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Prosser
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Vender
authors.forename: C Arturo
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Solares
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000378:metabolism; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D061345:Early Medical Intervention; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D019291:Skull Base / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014168:Transferrin / Q000378:metabolism*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D014168:Transferrin