Video of Surgery to Stop Brain Fluid from Leaking Out the Nose

A new video has been uploaded demonstrating the surgical technique of stopping brain fluid (aka, CSF leak) from coming out the nose. Normally, there should be no hole that communicates between the brain and the nose. However, in some patients, this hole may be present secondary to sinus surgery, head trauma, or simply bad luck. In essence, the steps to plug up this abnormal hole are as follows: 1) Fluorescein injected into the spinal fluid before surgery. Fluorescein makes the brain fl…

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Nosebleeds... It's That Time of Year Again!

With the fall season, the air becomes cooler and dryer... Families start turning on the heat which further dries the air leading to a potent environmental situation ideal for nosebleeds . What can you do to minimize nosebleeds ? Use a humidifier in the bedroom and keep the door closed to prevent the humidity from escaping. Use a nasal emollient like ponaris . Ponaris is a wonderful product to alleviate the dry, irritated, and sometimes burning sensation in the nose. It is also a great p…

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