Evaluation of Non-Watertight Dural Reconstruction with Collagen Matrix Onlay Graft in Posterior Fossa Surgery

Kshettry V. R., Lobo B., Lim J., Sade B., Oya S., Lee J. H.

JOURNAL OF KOREAN NEUROSURGICAL SOCIETY, vol.59, no.1, pp.52-57, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 59 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.3340/jkns.2016.59.1.52
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF KOREAN NEUROSURGICAL SOCIETY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.52-57
  • Keywords: Posterior fossa, Cerebrospinal fluid leak, Duraplasty, Dural reconstruction, Collagen matrix, Pseudomeningocele
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective : Many surgeons advocate for watertight dural reconstruction after posterior fossa surgery given the significant risk of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. Little evidence exists for posterior fossa dural reconstruction utilizing monolayer collagen matrix onlay graft in a non-watertight fashion. Our objective was to report the results of using collagen matrix in a non-watertight fashion for posterior fossa dural reconstruction.