Association of Postoperative Sigmoid Sinus Occlusion and Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak in Translabyrinthine Surgery.

Michael H FreemanNathan D CassDavid M BerndtNicole KloostermanEric A PoulosElizabeth L PerkinsMatthew R O'MalleyKareem O TawfikMarc L BennettJoseph M AulinoDavid S Haynes

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2022)

SSO after TL approaches is common and appears to be significantly associated with postoperative CSF leak development. Minimizing manipulation of the sigmoid sinus during TL surgery and compression after surgery may have a role in preventing CSF leak.

Keyphrases

cerebrospinal fluid
minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
patients undergoing
surgical site infection
acute coronary syndrome