Tranasal Endoscopic Repair of Encephalomeningo Fistula The experience of Damascus University
published by Damascus University
in 2002
in
and research's language is
العربية
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Abstract in English
Cerebrospinal fluid ( CSF ) rhinorrhoea may arise from a variety of
pathologies. There is a high risk of developing meningitis, with all the
associated morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis of (CSF) Rhinorroea
should be established beyond reasonable doubt before surgical intervention
is embarked upon. I describe management algorithm witch centers around
the selective use of nasal endoscopy immunofixation of bata 2 Transferrin.
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