February 2025 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Techniques to Reduce and Manage CSF Leaks in Spine and Cranial Surgery”

Rolling Meadows, IL (February 1, 2025). The February issue of Neurosurgical Focus (Vol. 58, No. 2) offers a selection of articles on management of CSF leaks in spine and cranial surgery.   

Topic Editors: Daniel M. Prevedello, Marc R. Mayberg, Nyall London Jr., Kerry-Ann Mitchell, Luigi Maria Cavallo, and Carolina G. Benjamin 

From the Topic Editors’ Introduction: “This issue is designed to serve as a resource for neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, and spine surgeons, providing theoretical insights and practical guidance to improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient safety. By incorporating

detailed explanations and case-based discussions, the included papers offer a comprehensive look at modern reconstruction techniques, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their importance in neurosurgical care.”

Contents of the February issue: 

• “Introduction. Advanced techniques for reconstruction following neurosurgical interventions” by Daniel M. Prevedello et al.
• “Multicenter study on 2-year outcomes of dual application of hydroxyapatite cranioplasty and a nasoseptal flap following endoscopic endonasal surgery for tuberculum sellae meningiomas or craniopharyngiomas” by Doo-Sik Kong et al.
• “Does the crafted abdominal fat grafting technique completely eliminate risk of postoperative CSF leak in endonasal pituitary surgery? Technical note and preliminary clinical outcome” by Nebojsa Lasica et al.
• “Clival dural reconstruction via transnasal approaches: fat graft fixation technique” by Sabino Luzzi et al.
• “Contribution of watertight dural closure to prevention of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage in endoscopic transnasal surgery for intradural lesions” by Harisinh Parmar et al.
• “Modified graded skull base reconstruction for intraoperative CSF leak repair in endoscopic endonasal surgeries: a single-surgeon experience in initial years of practice and nuances in the early learning curve” by Mehdi Khaleghi et al.
• “Management of incisional cerebrospinal fluid leak in open cranial surgeries and the “folding technique” in duraplasty” by Eyup Bayatli et al.
• “Dural and cranial reconstruction techniques in retrosigmoid craniotomy: key factors associated with CSF leaks in 225 patients” by Anna Maria Auricchio et al.
• “Recent experience with calcium phosphate cement cranioplasty after lateral supraorbital keyhole approach to the anterior cranial fossa” by Colby T. Joncas et al.
• “Frontal sinus mucosa suture closure technique for prevention of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea after bifrontal craniotomy: long-term follow-up results” by Fumihiro Matano et al.
• “The use of dural sealant patches for reinforcement of durotomy repair: a systematic review” by Rahul Shah et al.
• “Use of TachoSil for durotomy repair in spine surgery: a single-center retrospective review” by Rahul K. Chaliparambil et al.
• “Which type of duraplasty is best for Chiari type I malformation surgery?” by Laura Grazia Valentini et al.
• “Results of a German national survey to assess early mobilization versus bed rest in the postoperative management of incidental durotomy during lumbar surgery and the need for a randomized clinical trial” by Tammam Abboud et al.
• “Trends in Medicare procedural and reimbursement rates for spinal CSF leak repair (2000–2021)” by Muhammad I. Jalal et al.
• “Fibrin-coated collagen fleece “sandwich” closure technique for cranial and spinal dural reconstruction and closure” by Dallas E. Kramer et al.
• “Management of a large pseudomeningocele and cerebrospinal fluid fistula after microsurgical resection of recurrent lipomyelomeningocele in children” by Manina M. Etter et al.

 Please join us in reading this month’s issue of Neurosurgical Focus.

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