Anterior ethmoid artery septal flap for endoscopic reconstruction of frontal sinus Cerebrospinal Fluid leak

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Anterior ethmoid artery septal flap for endoscopic reconstruction of frontal sinus Cerebrospinal Fluid leak Via Clinical Otolaryngology Abstract ‐Surgical repair is required for persistent CSF leaks due to trauma or following endoscopic skull base resections ‐The endoscopic endonasal approach is associated with low morbidity and high success rates; 90% at first attempt and overall in 97% ‐A variety of materials are used for the reconstruction and closure of CSF leaks with no overall consensus; the multilayered approach to defect closure is currently deemed best practice ‐The anterior ethmoid septal flap can be successfully utilized for frontal CSF leak repair ‐Anterior ethmoid flap is conveniently located for frontal sinus defects; and so provides excellent final layer of multilayer reconstruction when septum is intact View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.