Cerebrospinal fluid fistula as a complication of reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction collection for the detection of coronavirus disease 2019: illustrative cases.
J Neurosurg Case Lessons
; 5(5)2023 Jan 30.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2224714
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The most used method to detect coronavirus disease 2019 during the pandemic is reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction with nasal swab. Despite being highly effective, the test does not leave the patient risk-free and can lead to serious complications. These can be traumatic nasal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula and its consequences, such as meningitis. OBSERVATIONS In this article, the authors present 4 case reports and a literature review. The following MeSH terms in the research were used "CSF leak case report and covid 19." Six results were found and after searching the references and keywords 16 articles were identified. By using them, the authors tried to clarify the etiology of the fistula, its influences, and complications. LESSONS The authors conclude that professionals must receive training, since CSF fistula originates from technical failure and lack of anatomical knowledge. The diagnosis cannot be neglected because it can bring complications to the patient's health.
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2023
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