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Skull Base 2010; 20(5): 363-366
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1251508
CASE REPORT

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Cerebrovasospasm Following Endoscopic Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair

Jason P. Hunt1 , Trent Richards1
  • 1Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Publication Date:
19 March 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Endoscopic repair of spinal fluid leaks is a commonly performed procedure with low morbidity. However, this is the first report of cerebrovasospasm, following endoscopic repair of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. A 51-year-old woman underwent endoscopic repair of a spontaneous CSF leak. She subsequently developed symptomatic cerebrovasospasm on postoperative day 3. This was successfully treated with intraarterial verapamil infusion.

KEYWORDS

Cerebrospinal fluid leak - endoscopic repair - cerebrovasospasm - verapamil

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Jason P HuntM.D. 

University of Utah, Division of Otolaryngology, 50 North Medical Drive

3C120SOM, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Email: jason.hunt@hsc.utah.edu

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