Abstract
Postoperative CSF leak is an uncommon complication after cochlear implantation. The recorded incidence is 0.01%. This chapter discusses CSF leaks and gushers. Preoperative methods to assess the risk of leakage, as well as intraoperative and postoperative methods of repair, are also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 297-299 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology