Use of fluorescein for detecting cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: A safe technique for intrathecal injection

Authors
Bateman, N Mason, J Jones, NS
Citation
N. Bateman et al., Use of fluorescein for detecting cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: A safe technique for intrathecal injection, ORL-J OTO R, 61(3), 1999, pp. 131-132
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Otolaryngology
Journal title
ORL-JOURNAL FOR OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY AND ITS RELATED SPECIALTIES
ISSN journal
03011569 → ACNP
Volume
61
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
131 - 132
Database
ISI
SICI code
0301-1569(199905/06)61:3<131:UOFFDC>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
The use of intrathecal injections of fluorescein has a role in the diagnosi s and management of cerebrospinal fluid leaks using endoscopic techniques. The Polymedic 'pencil point' needle has a lower incidence of headache after dural puncture than standard bevelled needles. We describe a safe method o f introducing fluorescein into the thecal space.