Re-Assessing the Interpretation of Beta Trace Protein Levels in Middle Ear Fluid in the Assessment for Lateral Skull Base Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks
The BTP level of middle ear fluid aspirates should be viewed with caution and used in conjunction with radiological findings and clinical impressions in the formulation of a management plan in patients suspected of lateral skull base CSF leaks.
Authors
- Ee Mun Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5879-5553)
- Jafri Kuthubutheen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2550-2472)
- Katherine Pollaers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1351-5236)
- John Joseph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6424-2613)
- Stephen Rodrigues
Institutions
- Fiona Stanley Hospital (AU)
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (AU)
- Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (AU)
- Pathwest Laboratory Medicine (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Otology & Neurotology
- Published
- 2025-04-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mao.0000000000004475
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.85