Intrathecal Application of a Fluorescent Dye for the Identification of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Cochlear MalformationNora M. Weiss 1, Ingo Andus 2, Armin Schneider 3, Sönke Langner 4, Stefanie Schröder 1, Sebastian P. Schraven 1, Robert Mlynski 1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Rostock, 2Rostock University, 3ARRI Medical GmbH, 4Department of Radiology and Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Rostock
Intrathecally applied fluorescein is used to achieve intraoperative visualization of CSF leaks. This protocol describes a lumbar puncture, the application of 5% fluorescein, and intraoperative visualization using a fully digital microscope.
