Comparison Of Lumbar Drain Insertion And Conservative Management In The Treatment Of Traumatic CSF Rhinorrhoea.

Background: Conservative management of traumatic CSF rhinorrhoea is associated with a greater risk of developing meningitis in the presence of active CSF leak. Lumbar drains have been reported to be better than conservative management alone in stopping CSF leaks following traumatic brain injury.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial enrolled 60 patients with CSF rhinorrhoea and divided them into two groups.