Feasibility of Extended Conservative Approach in Management of CSF Rhinorrhea
Journal Title: International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery - Year 2018, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Context: CSF rhinorrhea is a potentially devastating condition which if left untreated leads to significant morbidity and mortality so timely and appropriate intervention is needed.Aims and Objectives: To determine feasibility of conservative approach and to find out whether this approach increases complications and recurrence.Settings and Design: All patients attending OPD or admitted in the ward with CSF rhinorrhea were included in the study.Methods and Material: Clinical history and physical examination followed by certain investigations were performed in all patients and clinical outcome of each patients were noted in terms of improvement of symptomsResults: Extended conservative approach was found to be safe and effective in management of CSF rhinorrhea Conclusion: Extended conservative approach can be safely applied to treat CSF rhinorrhea.
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Abhishek Singh
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