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Endoscopic repair of traumatic sphenoid sinus meningoencephalocele with cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea: a case report and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Traumatic sphenoid sinus meningoencephalocele with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea is a clinically rare condition, typically presenting as trauma-induced clear watery discharge from the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment, including open and endoscopic procedures. Herein, we report a case of traumatic sphenoid sinus encephalocele with CSF rhinorrhea that was successfully treated using an endoscopic transmaxillary posterior wall approach, and reviewed the literature on endoscopic approaches for this condition. Our clinical experience indicates that an endoscopic transmaxillary approach may be a novel and promising surgical option for this condition.

Source: Frontiers in Surgery

DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2025.1665062

Authors: Jiarong Tan, Chengcheng Zuo, Feiying Guo, Shunli Tang

Institutions: Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Huzhou Central Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801