Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Corinna G. Levine and Christine T. Dinh bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks. Top experts provide a comprehensive review of anterior and lateral skull base CSF leaks, focusing on their causes, diagnosis, and clinical presentation. They also discuss management strategies for CSF leaks, including work-up, monitoring, and treatment options, as well as the emerging pathophysiology of CSF leaks and the latest advancements and trends in CSF leak management. Contains 17 relevant, practice-oriented topics including CSF physiology and CSF leak pathophysiology; recurrent CSF leaks in high-risk patients; peri-operative considerations and complications; conservative management of CSF leaks; and moreProvides in-depth clinical reviews on cerebrospinal fluid leaks, offering actionable insights for clinical practicePresents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews