Author/Editor		Lanišnik, B; Didanovič, V
Title		Management of the anterior skull base defects
Type		članek
Source		In: Žargi M, editor. Proceedings of the 11th Danube symposium 2006. International otorhinolaryngological congress; 2006 Sep 27-30; Bled. Bologna: Monduzzi editore,
Publication year		2006
Volume		str. 61-6
Language		eng
Abstract		Meningoencephalocele and CSF leak is a potentially lethal condtition usually first recognized after suffering purulent meningitis and clear fluid discharge from the nose. They can be predominantly solid or cystic (filled with CSF). They can be resected through external (e.g. subcranial) and endonasal approach. The management consists of two essential and successive steps: resection of meningoencephalocele and duraplasty. In this article we present six cases of patients with CSF leak which was caused by the anomaly in the skull base and meninges with brain tissue protruded through the defect. The CSF leak was identified using high resolution imaging (CT and MRI) and with intrathecal application of the 5% fluorescein solution
Descriptors		MENINGOMYELOCELE DURA MATER SKULL BASE