A simple procedure for management of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea by injection of fibrin sealant. Technical note

J Neurosurg Sci. 1989 Jul-Sep;33(3):297-9.

Abstract

A simple and safe procedure is proposed to manage cases of "empty sella" complicated by rhinorrhea. It is performed under fluoroscopic control only by introducing a needle in the sphenoid sinus via a transnasal route and by injecting fibrin glue into the sinusal cavity. This procedure requires a short hospitalization and it allows to avoid the compliances of other techniques.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / etiology
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / therapy*
  • Empty Sella Syndrome / complications
  • Female
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay

Substances

  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive