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Fig. 38.4 (a) Coronal MRI (T2 TSE) of a non-traumatic CSF leak associated with idiopathic intracranial hyperten­sion in the lateral recess of the left sphenoid sinus (image by B.Schuknecht, MRI Institute, Zurich, Switzerland). (b)
Table 38.3 Recommendations for the diagnostic use of intrathecal sodium uorescein
Intrathecal use of sodium uorescein Remarks Informed consent Off-label use
Lumbar puncture Small needle to prevent headaches Aspiration of 10mL CSF
0.5mL of 5% sodium uorescein suitable for intrathecal use
Slow injection of 0.5mL 5% sodium uorescein that is diluted with 10mL CSF
Allow colour to reach cranial portion of CSF Diffusion depends on individual situation, reliable after 4h Endoscopy, CSF shows yellow colour Blue light lter enhances contrast
Sodium Fluorescein
CT-MRI fusion with precise delineation of the CSF leak to the lateral recess of the left sphenoid (image by B.Schuknecht, MRI Institute, Zurich, Switzerland )
25mg, maximal dose should not exceed 50mg
Monitor for neurological adverse effects (headaches, nausea, numbness of lower limbs, seizures)
Trendelenburg position, as uorescein is hygro­scopically denser than CSF.
Sodium uorescein stains CSF yellow-green and injecting this intrathecally via a lumbar puncture can greatly enhance the detection of CSF.An active leak would be clearly seen by nasal endoscopy and the source identied during surgical exploration, especially in patients where the leak is difcult to localise (Fig.38.2c, d). The uorescence and con­trast of uorescein-stained CSF is greatly enhanced by blue light lter in minimal CSF leaks (Fig.38.2e).
Once injected intrathecally, the sodium uo­rescein must circulate intracranially prior to endoscopic surgical exploration. A circulation time of 4h was recommended for reliability, but circulation occurs much more quickly if the patient is placed in a supine head-down reverse-
Sodium uorescein is neurotoxic, and toxicity increases with higher concentrations. The maxi­mum dose of sodium uorescein should not exceed 50mg, but nowadays, it is generally rec­ommended to use 25mg (0.5 mL of a 5% solu­tion) of highly puried sodium uorescein, diluted with 10mL of CSF and re-injected rela­tively slowly (Table38.3).
Whilst this is unlicensed and required informed consent, it has been tried and tested over many years [12, 13]. Complications rarely occur, but there is a remote risk of anaphylaxis, and preop­erative skin testing has been recommended. Reported transient adverse effects of intrathecal sodium uorescein are headaches, nausea, dizzi-
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ness, numbness of the lower limbs and seizures, but a fatal reaction is highly unlikely [14].
The Principles ofManagement ofCSF Rhinorrhoea
CSF rhinorrhoea may present in four broad clini­cal scenarios. Whilst the principles of manage­ment remain the same, there are some possible variations in the management algorithm:
(a) The patient with an active CSF leak (b) The patient with a suspected subclinical CSF
leak (c) The patient with a traumatic CSF leak (d) CSF leak as a surgical complication
The Active Leak
In active leaks, the diagnosis is typically easy and the location identied by nasal endoscopy and imaging. However, it is still best to conrm the diagnosis by beta-2 transferrin/beta-trace protein analysis, not least for medicolegal reasons. All active CSF leaks need closure.
The Subclinical Leak
Some patients present with infrequent episodes of a possible ‘leak’ and minimal amounts or no
provocable rhinorrhoea. These patients pose a clinical challenge.
It is important to try and obtain a sample of the nasal uid for beta-2 transferrin and/or beta-trace protein analysis in patients with a suspected sub­clinical leak. The sample bottles can be taken home and kept refrigerated until enough uid has been collected (normally a minimum of 0.5mL). An alternative technique in patients with minimal leaks is to insert absorbent dressings within the nasal cavities for several hours and to send these for uid analysis.
Both HRCT and MRI should be requested and may demonstrate a small defect or exclude signs of intracranial hypertension.
Nasal endoscopy after intrathecal sodium u­orescein should also be considered if a CSF leak is suspected.
There may be a reasonable argument to explore the anterior skull base endoscopically in certain situations where a suspected CSF leak cannot be conrmed. This is a matter of clinical judgement. Whilst endoscopic exploration does carry a risk, this is controlled and may be less than the risk of meningitis at a later day. It can also carry the advantage of conrming or excluding a CSF leak that affects future prognosis and management.
If there is real cause for concern, such as pre­vious episodes of meningitis, endoscopic explo­ration of the skull base with intrathecal uorescein should be considered (Table 38.4). The latter is especially true in recurrent bacterial meningitis, even in the absence of a CSF leak.
Table 38.4 Diagnostic algorithm for suspected CSF rhinorrhoea
Nasal endoscopy
Imaging (HRCT,
History, clinical signs
of CSF rhinorrhea
Nasal endoscopy
leak not detectable
leak visible
MRI)
Indication for closure
of the CSF leak
Measurement of
beta-2 transferrin
and/or beta trace
protein
Positive
Imaging (HRCT,
MRI)
Negative
Imaging (HRCT,
MRI)
Indication for closure of the
CSF leak
Imaging suggestive for leak
Consider intrathecal sodium
fluorescein to confirm leak, if
positive, indication for closure
Imaging negative
Reevaluate diagnosis
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The Traumatic CSF Leak
CSF leaks are most likely to occur from complex skull fractures affecting the mid-face and anterior skull base. These fractures may include the pos­terior wall of the frontal sinus, ethmoidal roof and sphenoid sinus and can be bilateral and at multiple sites. CSF leaks can also occur follow­ing a penetrating injury.
CSF leaks following direct head injury often resolve once the fracture sites have been reset, especially if secured by xation plates.
Endoscopic exploration soon after trauma is probably unnecessary and will generally be accompanied by mucosal bleeding and an unclear view of the skull base. Frontal sinus defects would need an external approach, but a limited endo­scopic procedure through a small external access point is a possibility prior to proceeding with a wider approach or an osteoplastic procedure.
The patient is best reviewed once initial heal­ing has occurred. If there is an element of doubt as to the integrity of the anterior skull base, or a persistent CSF leak, then further detailed imag­ing and exploration should be considered.
The principles of repair are exactly the same as those for repairing CSF leaks electively. The bone defect should be cleared of surrounding mucosa and the defect repaired. Small defects are suitable for a fat plug, but larger ones may require a composite multilayer closure.
Should the complication arise at the time of surgery, it is recommended that the surgeon dis­cusses the problem with an experienced col­league to plan the management and avoid irrational decision-making.
Postoperatively, the patient should have regu­lar neuro-observations and a CT scan of the head should be obtained to exclude a pneumoencepha­lus and intracranial bleeding. Prophylactic antibi­otics are recommended. Standard measures such as avoidance of nose blowing and stool softeners apply. The surgeon has a duty of candor in this situation and will need to explain the injury to the patient.
Should a defect go unrecognised or left untreated, then there is a signicant risk of pneu­moencephalus, meningitis, intracranial infection and cerebral abscess.
CSF Leak asaSurgical Complication
A CSF leak at the time of endoscopic sinus sur­gery is fortunately unusual, but highly stressful for the surgeon should this occur. The risk is increased with revision surgery, especially with osteoneogenesis or altered sinus anatomy. The dural tear should be relatively small, but those caused by avulsion or a microdebrider can be substantial. There is also a risk of intracranial bleeding, especially if a penetrating injury was caused by a microdebrider.
This complication carries a signicant risk of intracranial infection and should be recognised at the time of surgery or very shortly afterwards. During surgery, the surgeon should initially inform the anaesthetist, keep the patient horizon­tal to prevent air-embolus and proceed to repair the defect. If recognised after surgery, repair is recommended as soon as possible, particularly if a pneumoencephalus is present as well.
Prevention ofMeningitis by Vaccination
A dangerous complication of CSF rhinorrhoea is bacterial meningitis, especially due to Streptococci pneumoniae. Vaccination with 13- and 23-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of pneu­mococcal meningitis. It is therefore recommended that patients with CSF leaks are vaccinated with pneumococcal vaccine [15], especially if surgical repair is delayed or a CSF leak is seriously sus­pected but impossible to prove.
Vaccination can be extended to include Haemophilus inuenzae, but the most important priority is to cover the risk posed by the pneumo­coccus serotypes.
It is also important to warn patients of the risk of meningitis and the initial symptoms, so that urgent medical intervention and antibiotics are not delayed should such a complication ever occur, thus minimising the risk of serious consequences.
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Timing ofSurgery forLong-Term CSF Leaks
Urgent repair: In patients with active and profuse rhinorrhoea, the leak should be closed as soon possible to minimise the possibility of pneumo­cephalus or bacterial meningitis.
Repair within several weeks: In patients with less pronounced intermittent CSF rhinorrhoea, the risk of meningitis is relatively low but cumu­lative and still signicant. Elective repair should be done as soon possible and generally within a few weeks.
Explore within months: The timing of surgery is less urgent in patients with minimal intermit­tent CSF rhinorrhoea, especially when the diag­nosis and localisation cannot be easily conrmed.
Defer repair: Should the CSF leak remain undiagnosed, surgery is not recommended.
There are rare occasions where surgery may carry a greater risk to health than the risk of men­ingitis. Should the patient have serious coexisting comorbidities or morbid obesity, general anaes­thesia may carry signicant risk to life.
Patients awaiting diagnostic conrmation should be informed about the potentially increased risk of meningitis as above. Decision­making in some of these patients is complex and discussion with colleagues is recommended.
Repair ofCSF Leaks
External approaches: An external extradural approach implicates temporary removal of the external wall of the frontal sinus and is indicated for leaks of the frontal sinus that are far lateral and therefore difcult to control endoscopically.
An external intradural or transcranial approach requires a craniotomy and gives access to dural defects from the endocranial side of the leak. This approach allows the reconstruction of large defects of the anterior skull base that cannot be reconstructed reliably by an endonasal approach, for example, after resection of extended tumours. Further indications for this approach are leaks at anatomical areas that are difcult to access trans­nasally, such as far-lateral recesses of a very pneumatised sphenoid sinus or lateral skull base.
Transcranial approaches have a higher mor­bidity due to the opening of the endocranial space and the temporary dislocation of the frontal lobe and the olfactory bulb [16].
Endoscopic approaches: Transnasal endo­scopic approaches are suitable for most of the CSF leaks and have a high success rate, typically above 90%, and a low ‘approach-related’ mor­bidity. Transnasal endoscopic approaches are therefore the preferred technique of choice, except for situations where the defect cannot be controlled reliably by the endoscopic technique.
A CSF leak from a dural defect in a laterally pneumatised sphenoid sinus (via Sternberg’s canal) is a challenging situation, but good access can be obtained via the posterior wall of the max­illary sinus into the pterygomaxillary fossa and infratemporal fossa (transpterygoidal approach).
As a basic principle, every CSF leak should be repaired. Different surgical approaches, tech­niques and methods of reconstruction of skull base defects are available, according to the size and site of the defect.
Surgical Approach
There are two principal surgical approaches to defects of the anterior skull base – ‘external’ approaches, which can be extradural or intradu­ral, and transnasal endoscopic approaches.
Reconstruction Material
The reconstruction of a CSF leak requires mate­rial to seal the dural defect and integrate with the surrounding tissue. Autologous tissue, such as nasal mucosa, fat, muscle or fascia, is preferable.
Autologous grafts and aps: Nasal mucosa can be used as a free ap in small defects or as vascularised pedicled ap, such as a nasoseptal ap, in larger defects [17]. Fat is particularly suit­able for reconstruction due to its plasticity and sealing properties.
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Fat is also easily harvested from the abdomi­nal wall, thigh or ear lobule. Ear lobe fat is more brous and easier to manipulate.
Fascia can be harvested from the lateral thigh (fascia lata), the rectus abdominis or temporalis muscles. Rectus abdominis fascia is ideal for a medium-sized defect, but the thicker fascia lata is best for large defects (Fig.38.5a–d).
Other autologous tissue, such as cartilage from the nasal septum or external ear, and bone, may be used to provide greater stability.
There are various reconstruction techniques, such as pericranial aps, available for extensive defects after anterior skull base surgery (please see Chap. 36).
Heterologous grafts: Various types of colla­gen matrix sheets are available. They can help to achieve a watertight reconstruction and add sta­bility in combination with autologous material. However, heterologous material is ‘non-vital’. Healing and integration with the surrounding tis­sue takes longer compared to autologous tissue.
Fig. 38.5 (a) Large defect of the anterior skull base after resection of an olfactory neuroblastoma. (b) Defect recon­struction with fascia lata of the lateral part of the upper thigh. The fascia is sutured to the dura to improve stabil-
ity. (c) The margins of the defect reconstruction site are sealed with abdominal fat. (d) Anterior skull base 3years after reconstruction with optimal integration of the recon­struction material
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Technique ofRepair
The goal of CSF leak reconstruction is to achieve a watertight and mechanically stable closure. A persistent CSF leak will hinder a stable, water­tight fusion of tissue and may lead to failure of the reconstruction. If the repair is watertight, broblasts and vessels grow into the contact zone between the margins of the defect and the recon­struction tissue within a few days, sealing the repair. The repair then gains strength and becomes robust over the ensuing weeks.
Whilst there are several methods of recon­struction, the optimal technique depends on the size and location of the defect.
Small leaks: The leak can be closed by insert­ing fat or fascia directly into the defect, like a ‘bath plug’ [18]. Whilst fat grafts are often very effective at sealing smaller defects, they are not easy to position in very tiny defects. In such situ­ations, a seal is best obtained by initially laying fascia over the defect and pushing part of this directly into the defect with a ne ball probe. The repair can then be supplemented fat, fascia and/or mucosa where appropriate.
Larger leaks: The defect is best closed by a multilayer technique. A tissue graft is placed through the defect as an intracranial ‘underlay’, and a second graft is placed as an ‘overlay’ on the nasal side of the defect.
Large defects: Large skull base defects are best repaired with multilayer fascia lata, possibly with cartilage grafts as well, if appropriate. The repair should be xed and stable. Although tech­nically demanding and not always feasible, suturing of the fascia to the dura provides optimal stability (Fig. 38.5b). Resorbable or non­resorbable packing provides additional stability for the healing period (Fig.38.6a–c).
In situations where dura has herniated through a defect, it is usually possible to reduce the herniation after dissection and mobilisation. Diathermy may be used to seal the defect but should be used sparingly and with caution. Brain tissue is likely to be present in large her­niations, and if deemed non-functional, it can be excised if reduction intracranially is not possible.
Graft xation: Fibrin glue (concentrated brinogen activated by thrombin and calcium chloride) or a similar agent is used to x the reconstruction. Intrathecal uorescein is recom­mended to conrm the extent of the defect, to identify multiple defects and to provide conr­mation that the repair is watertight.
Tips andTricks
For a successful closure of a dural leak, the graft must adhere with the margins of the defect. The graft will not adhere to mucosa that must be cleared and the bone around the defect exposed. The cleared margins should be wide enough (> 2–3mm) to generate a stable zone of fusion.
Autologous, vital reconstruction tissue has faster healing properties compared to heterolo­gous material. Vascularised mucosal aps offer the best solution to achieve a fast and stable fusion with the defect margins and are the method of choice for larger and ‘difcult-to­close’ leaks.
If fascia lata or other tissues from the thigh have been utilised, the fascial defect should be repaired with a non-resorbable or even a resorb­able mesh (Fig. 38.7a, b). Failure to repair a defect in the fascia lata can lead to muscle hernia­tion and prolonged leg soreness.
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Fig. 38.6 (a) Reconstruction of a small CSF leak with abdominal fat as ‘bath plug’. The fat is stabilised with a heterologous collagen matrix sheet and resorbable pack­ing. (b) Reconstruction of a medium-sized defect with fat and a free mucosal ap as ‘overlay’. The reconstruction is stabilised with brin glue and resorbable packing. (c) Reconstruction of a large defect with rectus abdominis
fascia as ‘underlay’, fat and a free (or pedicled) mucosal ap as ‘overlay’. The reconstruction is stabilised with brin glue and resorbable packing. (d) Reconstruction of a large defect with fascia lata as ‘underlay’ and fat. The reconstruction is stabilised with a collagen matrix sheet (heterologous) and resorbable or non-resorbable packing (see also Fig.38.5)
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Fig. 38.7 (a) Harvesting fascia lata from the right thigh. (b) Reconstruction of the donor site defect with a resorbable ‘Vicryl®’ mesh
Table 38.5 Algorithm for the reconstruction of CSF leaks depending on the size and type of the defect
Endonasal endoscopic
Defect type Small
(>0.5cm) Medium
(0,5cm–2cm) Large (>2cm) X X X X X X Extensive
skull base resection
High-pressure, high- volume CSF leak
approach
X X X X X
X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
External approach
Collagen matrix (heterologous)
Mucosa free ap
Mucosa pedicled ap Fat Fascia
Lumbar drainage
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An algorithm for the reconstruction of CSF leaks depending on the size and type of the defect is shown in Table38.5.
A lumbar drainage also carries a risk of additional complications such as headaches, meningitis, pneumocephalus and subdural haemorrhage.
Lumbar Drains
Antibiotics
There is a consensus of opinion that a lumbar drain is not recommended in the majority of CSF leak repairs, and the potential benet is not proven [19, 20]. However, there are occasions where a leak will be high pressure/high ow, and evidence suggests that a lumbar drain low­ers the risk of a persistent CSF rhinorrhoea, as may occur when the arachnoid cistern or the third ventricle communicates directly with the leak [21].
Preoperative antibiotics: With the risk of menin­gitis in an active CSF leak, antibiotic cover would seem logical. However, the consensus is that, in the absence of sinusitis, the risk of meningitis is not signicantly reduced, and bacterial resistance may be encouraged.
Antibiotics not only increase the risk of select­ing resistant bacteria but also carry a risk of other possible adverse effects such as allergy and an
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increased risk of Clostridium difcile enterocolitis.
Preoperative antibiotics: The evidence for prophylactic antibiotics during and after surgery is unclear [20]. Reasonable indications for antibi­otic prophylaxis include CSF leak closure in a patient with a purulent sinus infection, repair with free grafts rather than vascularised aps and prolonged graft support with absorbent nasal packing.
Miscellaneous
Acetazolamide: Acetazolamide is a diuretic drug that decreases CSF production and lowers intra­cranial pressure. There is evidence that the use of acetazolamide lowers the risk of recurrence in CSF leak closure in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension [22, 23].
Nursing care: Patients should be counselled to avoid manoeuvres that raise intracranial pressure such as forceful nose blowing, coughing, sneez­ing, abdominal straining and lifting, especially in the rst days after CSF leak repair when the reconstruction is not yet stable. Obstipation (severe constipation) is quite common in the post­operative period and leads to abdominal pressing/ straining. It should be prevented by administering stool softeners during the recovery period.
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
Spontaneous CSF leaks may sometimes occur with raised intracranial pressure from IIH. From the practical point of view, the diagnosis should always be considered, and if appropriate, the patient should see an ophthalmologist to exclude papilloedema and a neurologist/neurosurgeon for additional investigation.
IIH patients are more likely to be obese and female (body mass index >30kg/m2). Associated symptoms include headaches, nausea, photopho­bia, phonophobia, visual disturbances, papilloe­dema, abducens nerve palsy, diplopia, pulsatile tinnitus and neck and back pain [22, 24]. IIH
combined with a CSF leak can be extremely dif­cult to identify as the intracranial pressure is intermittently released with each CSF leak and papilloedema may well be absent (IIH without papilloedema: IIH WOP). Reaching the diagno­sis of IIH WOP often relies on more invasive diagnostics, such as ICP monitoring.
Radiological imaging, such as high-resolution CT and MRI including venogram, may reveal signs suggestive of IIH such as an empty sella turcica, transverse sinus stenosis, perioptic sub­arachnoid space distention and tortuous optic nerves and attening of the posterior globe. The skull base may be thin or dehiscent.
Once recognised, IIH can then be treated, either medically by a combination of weight loss, medication such as acetazolamide or headache management, with careful monitoring of visual function. In more severe cases where vision is threatened, CSF diversion, frequently with a ven­triculoperitoneal shunt or venous sinus stenting, is recommended.
Areas ofControversy
There are several areas of controversy in the management of CSF rhinorrhoea.
Surgery when the CSF leak stops spontane­ously: One subject of debate is the indication for
surgical exploration and repair in patients with post-traumatic CSF rhinorrhoea that stops spon­taneously. Spontaneous healing of small post­traumatic defects is common. However, the risk of developing meningitis is still slightly increased and continues in a cumulative manner over many years. Patients should be counselled about this potential risk, especially if surgical exploration is not performed.
Use of antibiotics: The use of antibiotic treat­ment in active CSF rhinorrhoea and as prophy­laxis in CSF leak repair remains controversial. There is a general recommendation against the use of antibiotics in CSF rhinorrhoea. However, the benet of preventing meningitis must be weighed up against the risks of selecting resistant bacteria and adverse effects of antibiotics in each individual clinical situation.
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Intrathecal fluorescein: The frequency of use of intrathecal fluorescein is another topic for discussion. The proponents will recom­mend its use in the majority of surgical cases, but others will argue to point that they can locate and repair the leak without staining the CSF.
Lumbar drainage: The use of lumbar drainage as supportive treatment in CSF leak repair is a controversial topic that always generates much debate. Signicant complications may occur from lumbar drainage, and the current recom­mendation is to use it only in ‘difcult-to-close’ CSF leaks, such as recurrences and ‘high-ow/ high-pressure’ leaks.
Key Learning Points
• In an adult human, there is a volume of
150mL of CSF protecting the brain and the
spinal cord.
• Traumatic CSF leaks are most common
(95%).
• Spontaneous CSF leaks are least common
(5%) but may be associated with idiopathic
intracranial hypertension (IIH).
• CSF leaks can cause life-threatening compli-
cations such as meningitis and pneumocepha-
lus and must be repaired.
• The diagnosis of a CSF leak must be estab-
lished by nasal endoscopy, measurement of
CSF-specic proteins (beta-2 transferrin,
beta-trace protein) and imaging (HRCT,
MRI). Intrathecal application of sodium uo-
rescein is a further diagnostic option to con-
sider, especially in difcult-to-detect CSF
leaks.
• Autologous tissue (nasal mucosa aps, fat,
fascia) is the preferred technique for repair.
• The surgical approach and technique of repair
depend on the size and location of the CSF
leak.
Conicts of Interest Hans Rudolf Briner has a relation­ship as a Consultant for Karl Storz GmbH, Tuttlingen, Germany, and is the shareholder of the Swiss Rhinology Teaching Center GmbH Company, which gives license for a Smell Diskettes Screening Test. None of these relations pose a conict of interest in connection with this book chapter.
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