Management of Fallopian Canal Spontaneous CSF Leaks, Implications of Elevated Intracranial Pressure: Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature.

Objectives: Describe the diagnosis and management of a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak (sCSF-L) through the facial nerve fallopian canal and determine the role of intracranial hypertension (IH).

Study Design: Retrospective case study and systematic review of the literature.

Methods: Reviewed patient characteristics, radiographic findings, and management of the facial nerve canal CSF leak and postoperative IH.