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CSF Leak
Alternate Names : Intracranial Hypotension
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CSF Leak Treatment
Depending on the cause of the leak, many cases resolve spontaneously after a few days. Complete bed rest for several days is usually recommended.
Headache may be treated with pain relievers and fluids. If the headache persists longer than a week after a lumbar puncture, a blood patch procedure may be done to block the hole that may be leaking fluid. In most cases, this resolves the symptoms.
If symptoms of infection occur (fever, chills, change in mental status), antibiotic therapy is required.
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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
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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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