TerminatedNot Applicable

Lumbar Drain After Endoscopic Surgery of the Skull Base

Stopped: Due to the fact data results were statistically significant among the two groups

United States170 participantsStarted 2011-02-03

Plain-language summary

The overall purpose of this study was to assess the necessity of lumbar drain placement after endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) surgery in reducing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak postoperatively and promote a standardization of its use.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Patients undergoing EEA for resection of brain tumors * Dural defect greater than 1cm * Extensive arachnoid dissection * Dissection into a ventricle or cistern Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years of age * Spina Bifida

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak

Timeframe: 1month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03163134

SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-04-27

Results submitted2017-05-26

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