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Childs Nerv Syst ; 40(1): 181-188, 2024 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37561159

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Endoscopic endonasal approaches in the pediatric population pose specific challenges. Management of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] leak is probably the major concern. The purpose of the present investigation is to describe and analyze the incidence of postoperative CSF leaks in our pediatric series of endoscopic endonasal approaches. METHODS: This is a retrospective analysis, case review of our institutional series. Descriptive statistical parameters and bivariate correlations are analyzed. RESULTS: Twenty-one patients have been operated through endoscopic approaches in our series. Four patients showed a postoperative CSF leak needing a revision surgery; these cases are described in further detail. Approaches expanded beyond the sellar area and non-sellar pneumatization of the sphenoid sinus were significantly associated with a higher risk of postoperative CSF leak. CONCLUSIONS: CSF leak incidence after endoscopic endonasal approaches is higher in pediatric patients than in adult series. Anatomic and pathologic factors add complexity to these approaches in children. Multilayer closure is advisable to prevent and treat this complication.


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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak , Nose , Adult , Humans , Child , Retrospective Studies , Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak/diagnostic imaging , Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak/etiology , Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak/surgery , Postoperative Complications/diagnostic imaging , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Sphenoid Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Sphenoid Sinus/surgery , Skull Base/surgery , Endoscopy/adverse effects
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