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News — Rolling Meadows, IL (February 1, 2025). The February issue of Neurosurgical Focus () offers a selection of articles on management of CSF leaks in spine and cranial surgery.   

Topic Editors: Daniel M. Prevedello, Marc R. Mayberg, Nyall London Jr., Kerry-Ann Mitchell, Luigi Maria Cavallo, and Carolina G. Benjamin 

From the Topic Editors’ Introduction: “This issue is designed to serve as a resource for neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, and spine surgeons, providing theoretical insights and practical guidance to improve surgical outcomes and enhance patient safety. By incorporating

detailed explanations and case-based discussions, the included papers offer a comprehensive look at modern reconstruction techniques, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their importance in neurosurgical care.”

Contents of the February issue: 

• “Introduction. Advanced techniques for reconstruction following neurosurgical interventions” by Daniel M. Prevedello et al.
• “Multicenter study on 2-year outcomes of dual application of hydroxyapatite cranioplasty and a nasoseptal flap following endoscopic endonasal surgery for tuberculum sellae meningiomas or craniopharyngiomas” by Doo-Sik Kong et al.
• “Does the crafted abdominal fat grafting technique completely eliminate risk of postoperative CSF leak in endonasal pituitary surgery? Technical note and preliminary clinical outcome” by Nebojsa Lasica et al.
• “Clival dural reconstruction via transnasal approaches: fat graft fixation technique” by Sabino Luzzi et al.
• “Contribution of watertight dural closure to prevention of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage in endoscopic transnasal surgery for intradural lesions” by Harisinh Parmar et al.
• “Modified graded skull base reconstruction for intraoperative CSF leak repair in endoscopic endonasal surgeries: a single-surgeon experience in initial years of practice and nuances in the early learning curve” by Mehdi Khaleghi et al.
• “Management of incisional cerebrospinal fluid leak in open cranial surgeries and the “folding technique” in duraplasty” by Eyup Bayatli et al.
• “Dural and cranial reconstruction techniques in retrosigmoid craniotomy: key factors associated with CSF leaks in 225 patients” by Anna Maria Auricchio et al.
• “Recent experience with calcium phosphate cement cranioplasty after lateral supraorbital keyhole approach to the anterior cranial fossa” by Colby T. Joncas et al.
• “Frontal sinus mucosa suture closure technique for prevention of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea after bifrontal craniotomy: long-term follow-up results” by Fumihiro Matano et al.
• “The use of dural sealant patches for reinforcement of durotomy repair: a systematic review” by Rahul Shah et al.
• “Use of TachoSil for durotomy repair in spine surgery: a single-center retrospective review” by Rahul K. Chaliparambil et al.
• “Which type of duraplasty is best for Chiari type I malformation surgery?” by Laura Grazia Valentini et al.
• “Results of a German national survey to assess early mobilization versus bed rest in the postoperative management of incidental durotomy during lumbar surgery and the need for a randomized clinical trial” by Tammam Abboud et al.
• “Trends in Medicare procedural and reimbursement rates for spinal CSF leak repair (2000–2021)” by Muhammad I. Jalal et al.
• “Fibrin-coated collagen fleece “sandwich” closure technique for cranial and spinal dural reconstruction and closure” by Dallas E. Kramer et al.
• “Management of a large pseudomeningocele and cerebrospinal fluid fistula after microsurgical resection of recurrent lipomyelomeningocele in children” by Manina M. Etter et al.

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