Journal article
Safety of Early Mobilization in Patients With Intraoperative Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: A Case Series
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is a common complication in spine surgery. Repairing durotomy is more difficult in the setting of minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Efficacy of postoperative bed rest in case of dural tear in MISS is not clear.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety and efficacy of our protocol of dura closure without changing access, early mobilization, and discharge in cases of intraoperative CSF leak in MISS.
Authors
Aljoghaiman M; Ellenbogen Y; Takroni R; Yang K; Farrokhyar F; Reddy K
Journal
Operative Neurosurgery, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 1–5
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
June 15, 2021
DOI
10.1093/ons/opab041
ISSN
2332-4252