Analysis reveals incidence of CSF leaks and mortality in TBI patients, suggesting key prognostic factors are crucial.
Background Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks pose significant risks to post-operative neurosurgical patients. has been limited investigation into post-operative CSF leak in trauma patients. The current study aims to provide an overview of the experience at a Canadian Level 1 Trauma Centre with neurosurgically managed traumatic brain injury (TBI) to improve understanding of prognostic factors for development of CSF leak and mortality among these patients.
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