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CSF Leak Repair

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About CSF Leak Repair

CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) leak repair is a neurosurgical procedure performed to close abnormal leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the brain or spinal canal. CSF leaks can occur due to trauma, surgery, congenital defects, or skull base abnormalities....

Overview

The procedure may involve: Endoscopic repair techniques Skull base reconstruction Tissue graft placement Spinal leak closure procedures Imaging-guided localization of leak site Doctors identify: Leak source Skull or spinal defects Associated infections CSF pressure abnormalities Both minimally invasive and open surgical approaches may be used depending on the leak location.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require CSF Leak Repair

  • ⦾ Clear fluid leakage from nose or ear
  • ⦾ Severe headaches
  • ⦾ Neck stiffness
  • ⦾ Recurrent meningitis
  • ⦾ Positional headaches

Recovery & Outlook

CSF leak repair effectively restores fluid containment and reduces infection risk. Long-term recovery is usually favorable with timely surgical repair.

Risks

  • ⦾ Infection
  • ⦾ Persistent CSF leakage
  • ⦾ Meningitis
  • ⦾ Bleeding
  • ⦾ Need for repeat surgery

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Avoid heavy straining or nose blowing
  • ⦾ Maintain head elevation if advised
  • ⦾ Attend follow-up imaging appointments
  • ⦾ Monitor for fever or fluid leakage
  • ⦾ Continue prescribed medications carefully

Doctors Who Perform CSF Leak Repair

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Dr Prahlad S T

Dr Prahlad S T

MBBS, DNB - General Surgery, DNB - Neurosurgery

KMC: 79627

Consultant Brain (Neuro) & Spine Surgeon

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Dr Rajkumar Pannam

Dr Rajkumar Pannam

MBBS, MS, General Surgery, MCh, Neurosurgery, Fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Japan.

KMC: APN20130001365TKT

Consultant Neurosurgeon

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Arun Kumar M A

Arun Kumar M A

MBBS, MS General Surgery,DNB General Surgery,MCh Neurosurgery

KMC: 94243

Consultant Neurologist

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