Dural Repair Techniques and Management of CSF Fistulae
This spine surgery lecture covers dural repair techniques and the management CSF fistulae.
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Lecturer: Michael Fehlings, MD
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.173
Ref.ID: 9_17_fehlings
What you will cover in this lecture
This spine surgery lecture covers dural repair techniques and the management of CSF Fistulae. The principles of management of dural tears are discussed, in the acute setting as well as cases when the tears have been missed at the time of surgery and present as a pseudo meningocoele or as a persistent draining CSF fistula. The techniques which are used in the repair and the materials which might be useful are covered. The post-operative management is also discussed in detail with strategies to minimise the chance of failure of repair.
Learning Objectives
- To be aware of the epidemiology of incidental durotomy
- To identify the clinical sequelae of durotomy
- To know the different surgical repair techniques
- To be able to manage small and large durotomies
- To be able to manage persistent or unexpected draining CSF fistula
Target Groups
Practicing Spine Surgeons
in Orthopaedic or Neurosurgical services for Continuing Education or recertification
Michael Fehlings, MD
- Department of Surgery, Toronto Western University Hospital Toronto
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Dural Repair Techniques and Management of CSF Fistulae
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
- Up to 3 CME Credits
Access This Lecture
You can get access to this spine lecture by enrolling on our Diploma in Spine Surgery or purchasing a lecture bundle:
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A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
