A talk by Dr. Wouter Schievink on the history of surgical treatment
of spinal CSF leaks at the Bridging the Gap Conference on November 11, 2023, presented by the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation in partnership with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
00:05 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Understanding Spinal CSF Leaks and Their Treatment
01:37 The Role of Surgery in Treating Spinal CSF Leaks
02:31 The Evolution of Surgical Treatment for Spinal CSF Leaks
03:47 Innovations in Treatment: Fibrin Glue Injections and High Volume Blood Patches
05:21 The Impact of Digital Subtraction Myelography on Treatment
05:57 Differentiating Types of Leaks and Their Treatment
06:26 The Intradural Approach to Surgery
10:15 Discovering and Treating CSF-Venous Fistulas
12:58 Understanding and Treating Iatrogenic Leaks
14:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts