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. 2025 Jan;36(1):53-64.
doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2024.08.003. Epub 2024 Sep 10.

Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes

Peter J Lennarson  1 , Andrew L Callen  2
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes

Peter J Lennarson et al. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2025 Jan.

Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks are a challenging condition characterized by the loss of CSF, leading to severe orthostatic headaches and other debilitating symptoms. Diagnosis and management require a multifaceted approach involving clinical evaluation, imaging, and various treatment modalities to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Keywords: CSF leaks; Dynamic myelography; Epidural blood patch; Intracranial hypotension; Orthostatic headache.

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