Intracranial hypotension secondary to a spontaneous cervical nerve root leak repaired using a chimeric rotational paraspinal flap: a multidisciplinary surgical approach. Illustrative case

A multidisciplinary surgical approach utilizing a chimeric rotational paraspinal flap to repair a spontaneous cervical CSF leak at the right C8 nerve root provided robust, vascularized coverage with resolution of SIH signs and symptoms. This flap-based technique offers a durable solution for challenging CSF leaks. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25698.

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Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
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2026-03-16
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https://doi.org/10.3171/case25698
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Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
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Intracranial hypotension secondary to a spontaneous cervical nerve root leak repaired using a chimeric rotational paraspinal flap: a multidisciplinary surgical approach. Illustrative case

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A multidisciplinary surgical approach utilizing a chimeric rotational paraspinal flap to repair a spontaneous cervical CSF leak at the right C8 nerve root provided robust, vascularized coverage with resolution of SIH signs and symptoms. This flap-based technique offers a durable solution for challenging CSF leaks. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25698.

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