Predictors, Complications, and Clinical Outcomes of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Post Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
This retrospective study shows that higher preoperative BMI is associated with a significant risk of postoperative CSF leaks after EES. Conversely, using a pedicled vascularized flap reduces the risk. Postoperative CSF leaks are linked to increased morbidity, including diabetes insipidus and sepsis, prolonged hospitalization, and higher readmission rates.
Authors
- Shaun Kilty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1857-7628)
- Damanpreet Kaur Lang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0008-9266)
- M Saymeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8603-8925)
- Fahad A. Alkherayf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4158-2855)
- Jessica Rabski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2890-4805)
- Sami Khairy
- Sara K. Dabbour
- Alejandro Vargas-Moreno
Institutions
- Alfaisal University (SA)
- University of Ottawa (CA)
- Ottawa Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain Sciences
- Published
- 2025-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci16010019
- Primary Topic
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00