Traumatic CSF rhinorrhea associated with COVID-19 testing: a case series and systematic review.

Shireen A SamargandyChristian G FritzDavid AhmadianVidur BhallaJohn M LeeChristopher H Le

Published 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)

This report clarifies the presentation, risk factors, and management of CSF leaks attributable to diagnostic nasopharynx swabbing procedures in the COVID-19 era. Timely surgical repair is the recommended management option for such leaks.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
systematic review
sars cov
risk factors
spinal cord injury
meta analyses
respiratory syndrome coronavirus