How do you fix CSF rhinorrhea?
Treatment
Signs and symptoms of a brain tumor in children vary greatly and depend on the brain tumor type, size, location and rate of growth. Some signs and symptoms may not be easy to detect because they're similar to symptoms of other conditions.
Some of the more common symptoms of a brain tumor in children include:
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Epidural blood patch. This treatment involves taking a sample of your own blood, then injecting it into the spinal canal. ...
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Sealant. A special sealant may be used alone or mixed with your blood in the same technique described above to cover the hole and stop the CSF leak.
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Surgery. ...
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Trans-venous embolization.
How are CSF leaks repaired?
The CSF leak is repaired using your own tissue from the nose or with a biomaterial graft. Length of stay in the hospital depends on the size of the leak — most patients are in the hospital for a few days after surgery. Some patients may require a lumbar drain that is removed before going home.
