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[Meningitis and cerebrospinal liquid fistula as a complication from the surgery of endolymphatic sac].

Authors :
Muñoz Colado M
Lorente Tortosa JM
Abad Royo JM
Alvarez Montero O
Gascón de la Hoz A
Bullido Gómez de las Heras E
Source :
Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola [Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp] 1995 Jul-Aug; Vol. 46 (4), pp. 317-9.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

A 28 years old woman diagnosed of Méniére's disease was surgically treated with a drainage from endolymphatic system and a valve placed. Six years after surgery, the patient presented a bacteria meningitis an a cerebrospinal fluid leak to mastoid was found. New surgery was needed. Complications of endolymphatic system surgery, its treatment and frequency are discussed. This case is a very rare.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
0001-6519
Volume :
46
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7546860