Diagnostic accuracy of intrathecal fluorescein versus other radiological modalities in evaluating non-congenital skull base defects: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Salma S AlSharhanHussain J AljubranDanah F AlrusayyisAishah A AlGhuneemWasan F AlMarzouqMohammed H Al BarAbdulmalik S AlSaiedMona M AshoorAbdulaziz S ALEnaziAmal A AlghamdiPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
ITF is considered as an efficient tool in localizing skull base defects. However, there was no significant results when comparing the ITF to other alternative radiological tests. Accordingly, if the ITF intervention is indicated, patients should be carefully selected based on their clinical need.