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This document summarizes a study of 51 patients who experienced traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage that persisted for over 24 hours. The study found that in 27 patients (55%) the leakage resolved spontaneously after an average of 5 days, while 23 patients (45%) required surgery. Eight patients (16%) presented with recurrent meningitis years later due to occult CSF leaks. Prophylactic antibiotics halved the risk of meningitis in patients with clinically evident leaks. A variety of surgical technique

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AlexanderCahyadi

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