Search results for "Cerebrospinal fluid fistula"
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Le fistole liquorali nella patologia otologica
2005
Cerebrospinal fluid fistulas in the otologic pathology show the presence of one or more anomalous touches between subaracnoids spaces and temporal bone. Cerebrospinal fluid fistulas are distinguished in congenital and acquired. The acquired fistulas are the most large group and they include post-traumatic fistulas, post-infective fistulas and/or post-inflammatory fistulas, iatrogenic fistulas, post-neoplastic fistulas and spontaneous fistulas. The congenital fistulas are more rare, they involve otic capsula and are, often, associated with malformations of inner ear. The critical analysis of our data leads, in our opinion, to some interesting diagnostic considerations. © Copyright 2005, CIC …
Osteonecrosis of the jaws by intravenous bisphosphonates and osteoradionecrosis : a comparative study
2009
Aims: We analyze the possible clinical differences between bone jaw exposed areas in ONJ (osteonecrosis of the jaws) and ORN (osteoradionecrosis). Patients and method: Group 1 was composed with 53 ONJ cases and group 2 with 20 ORN cases. In both groups we analyzed, the major size of the exposed bone areas, the number of exposed areas, the location on the jaws and the presence of others associated and severe complications, such as skin fistulas and jaw fractures. We also investigated the possible local aetiology or trigger factor of the lesions. Results: The major size of the bone exposed areas was 2.29±2.02(mean ± std.dev) in group 1 and 2.7±2.9 (mean ± std.dev) in group 2 (p>0.05). The num…
Aulogous fibrin sealant (Vivostat(®)) in the neurosurgical practice: Part II: Vertebro-spinal procedures.
2015
Background Epidural hematomas, cerebrospinal fluid fistula, and spinal infections are challenging postoperative complications following vertebro-spinal procedures. We report our preliminary results using autologous fibrin sealant as both fibrin glue and a hemostatic during these operations. Methods Prospectively, between January 2013 and March 2015, 68 patients received an autologous fibrin sealant prepared with the Vivostat(®) system applied epidurally to provide hemostasis and to seal the dura. The surgical technique, time to bleeding control, and associated complications were recorded. Results Spinal procedures were performed in 68 patients utilizing autologous fibrin glue/Vivostat(®) to…