Research Updates in Spinal CSF Leaks, by Dr. Ian Carroll
Published 2023-12-06
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:06 The Controversy of Patching
01:17 Acknowledging Collaborators
01:34 The Importance of Tracking Outcomes
01:54 Methods and Measures Used
04:20 The Challenge of Chronic Symptoms
06:03 The Impact of CSF Leak on Quality of Life
08:43 The Results of Patching
09:32 Understanding the Response Rate
11:50 The Importance of Inclusive Patch Criteria
12:16 Predicting Clinically Meaningful Response
13:48 Addressing Skepticism and Placebo Effect
16:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts