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Fat graft-assisted internal auditory canal closure after retrosigmoid transmeatal resection of acoustic neuroma: Technique for prevention of cerebrospinal fluid leakage

Highlights • CSF leakage can occur after retrosigmoid transmeatal resection of acoustic neuroma. • We describe our technique of internal auditory canal closure using fat graft. • The technique, results, and complications are reported in 24 consecutive patients. • There were no instances of postopera...

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Published in:Journal of clinical neuroscience 2016-02, Vol.24, p.124-127
Main Authors: Azad, Tareq, Mendelson, Zachary S, Wong, Anni, Jyung, Robert W, Liu, James K
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Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • CSF leakage can occur after retrosigmoid transmeatal resection of acoustic neuroma. • We describe our technique of internal auditory canal closure using fat graft. • The technique, results, and complications are reported in 24 consecutive patients. • There were no instances of postoperative CSF leakage using this technique. • Fat grafts are viable options for repairing IAC defects to prevent CSF leakage.
ISSN:0967-5868
1532-2653
DOI:10.1016/j.jocn.2015.08.016