| Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea--an overview. | |
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PMID: 20120638 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: The commonest cause of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea is trauma, especially craniofacial trauma: iatrogenic or accidental. This paper presents the clinical features, investigative techniques (most of which are not yet in common use in our environment) and finally, the current treatment modalities of this clinical entity. METHODOLOGY: A review of literature was done using Medline search, relevant journals and text on the topic were reviewed the treatment modalities for cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea were highlighted. RESULT: Road traffic accident is the leading cause with the involvement of motorcycles on the increase. As the motorcycle has been allowed to become an important part of public transportation in our society and laws on the use of protective helmets not strictly adhered to, the incidence of craniofacial injuries and invariably that of CSF rhinorrhea is on the increase. CONCLUSION: other etiological factors of CSF rhinorrhea should be noted as a small percentage is attributable to non-trauma. Therefore, the presence of a clear rhinorrhea following craniofacial trauma for example should raise the suspicion of a CSF fistula. |
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Authors:
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Adeyi A Adoga |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nigerian journal of medicine : journal of the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria Volume: 18 ISSN: 1115-2613 ISO Abbreviation: Niger J Med Publication Date: 2009 Jul-Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-03 Completed Date: 2010-03-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100888321 Medline TA: Niger J Med Country: Nigeria |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 244-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Department of Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Pmb 2076, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. Adeyiadoga@gmail.com |
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea*
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classification,
etiology,
radiography,
surgery Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neurosurgical Procedures / methods* Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome |
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