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CSF Leak
Alternate Names : Intracranial Hypotension
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CSF Leak Prognosis (Expectations)
Prognosis is usually good depending on the cause. Most cases heal spontaneously with no lasting symptoms. If the leak is due to head trauma or surgery, complications may be caused by underlying conditions. Careful attention should be paid to the possibility of infection, which can also cause serious complications.
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• Definition
• CSF Leak Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• CSF Leak Symptoms & Signs
• CSF Leak Prevention
• CSF Leak Diagnosis & Tests
• CSF Leak Treatment
• CSF Leak Prognosis
• CSF Leak Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
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• CSF Collection
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Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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