CT-guided percutaneous fibrin glue therapy of cerebrospinal fluid leaks in the spine after surgery.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study is to assess CT-guided percutaneous injection of fibrin glue for the management of cerebrospinal fluid leaks within the spine.

CONCLUSION:

Percutaneous CT-guided placement of fibrin glue can provide a treatment option for postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leaks, potentially allowing a major surgical procedure to be avoided. However, the complication of aseptic meningitis may occasionally result from this procedure.

• Authors: M R Patel, P A Caruso, N Yousuf, J Rachlin
• Journal: AJR. American journal of roentgenology (AJR Am J Roentgenol) Vol. 175 Issue 2 Pg. 443-6 (Aug 2000) ISSN: 0361-803X [Print] United States
• PMID: 10915691 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
• Tissue Adhesives

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Cerebrospinal Fluid
• Female
• Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Postoperative Complications (therapy)
• Spinal Diseases (therapy)
• Tissue Adhesives
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed