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Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks*

Bildgebung bei Liquorlecks

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The present article provides an overview of epidemiology, clinical signs and symptoms, imaging techniques and specific imaging findings in cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Imaging protocols are supplemented with practical hints for invasive techniques. Emphasis is on the full scope of imaging findings in traumatic and nontraumatic cranial and spinal leaks.

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Der vorliegende Artikel gibt einen Überblick über Epidemiologie, Klinik, Bildgebungstechniken und spezielle Befunde bei Liquorlecks. Untersuchungsprotokolle werden um praktische Hinweise für invasive Verfahren ergänzt. Schwerpunkt ist die ganze Breite der Bildgebung bei traumatischen und nichttraumatischen kranialen und spinalen Leckagen.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Klinikum Fulda, Fulda, Germany

    Erich Hofmann

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Fulda, Fulda, Germany

    Robert Behr

  3. Department of Ear-Nose-Throat Surgery, Klinikum Fulda, Fulda, Germany

    Konrad Schwager

  4. Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Klinikum Fulda gAG, Pacelliallee 4, 36043, Fulda, Germany

    Erich Hofmann

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* Dedicated to the first author’s late teacher and mentor, Professor Maschallah Nadjmi, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

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Hofmann, E., Behr, R. & Schwager, K. Imaging of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks*. Clin Neuroradiol 19, 111–121 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00062-009-9008-x

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