The Use of Synthetic, Nonabsorbable Graft for Middle Fossa Repair in Patients With Spontaneous Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak: A Pilot, Prospective Study.

Rachel WalesDaragh ChakravartyEthan GilmourGeorgios Kontorinis

Published in: Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology (2024)

Our pilot study suggests the use of Neuro-Patch via combined transmastoid/MF approach as an effective technique with minimum, if any morbidity; it could be of particular benefit for patients with larger MF dura defects. A larger number of patients are required to strengthen the evidence.

Keyphrases

cerebrospinal fluid
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
patient reported outcomes