Diagnosis and Management of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak in a Panfacial Fracture

J Craniofac Surg. 2017 Oct;28(7):e654-e655. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000003793.

Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid fistula caused by head trauma is a potentially dangerous problem and precise localization and radical treatment are necessary. We present a case of a patient with Panfacial fracture caused by a motorcycle accident, resulting in a cerebrospinal fluid leakage. The correct diagnosis was realized by computed tomography and auxiliary tests. The successful treatment can be confirmed with the support of radionuclide cisternography examination.

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak*
  • Facial Injuries*
  • Humans
  • Motorcycles
  • Skull Fractures*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed