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CSF leak through nose
If CSF leak does not occur for 5 days is it ok ? Surely I will go for CT scan to detect any serious condition if present.. clarify me whether it will be alright or it may occur in future..if so what treatment I have to go for..
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Chronic recurrent CSF leak needs to be evaluated by CT SCAN and MRI. cause for csf leak also needs to be Identified as spontaneous CSF leaks occur because of underlying problems in the brain.
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Consult nearby ENT and endoscopic skull base surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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