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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak causing a lot of pain is surgery dangerous?
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak causing a lot of pain is surgery dangerous?
by CW41, Dec 03, 2004 12:00AM
My wife had sinus surgery and was advised the very next day that she had a leak due to the doctor cracking the cavity of the brain. Her headaches are becoming more severe and she has been on bed rest for the last few days. My questions are this:
Doctor mentioned performing another surgery to fix the leak, is this a pretty simple surgery?
She had an episode last night where it gushed from her nose, is it possible for her to run out of the fluid as stupid as that may sound?.?
Any help I would greatly appreciate, just a bit scared and worried about it all. Thank you!
Doctor mentioned performing another surgery to fix the leak, is this a pretty simple surgery?
She had an episode last night where it gushed from her nose, is it possible for her to run out of the fluid as stupid as that may sound?.?
Any help I would greatly appreciate, just a bit scared and worried about it all. Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Dec 07, 2004 12:00AM
The type of surgery depends on what area was injured and how extensive the injury is. Without reviewing the specifics of the case I am not able to determine what type of surgery is necessary. The fluid around the brain is continually renewed, at about a rate of 3 teaspoons per hour. The gush of fluid most likely was due to pooling in the sinus, which then came out after a change in position. A gush of fluid could also occur when pressure within the brain cavity increases, this occurs with coughing, leaning forward, or when straining to have a bowel movement. If you are concerned, requesting a second opinion would be reasonable. Good luck.
Member Comments (1)
by jodi992, Oct 05, 2008 10:38PM
A related discussion, Cerebral Spinal Fluid Leakage was started.
