Table 2. Method of reconstruction using free mucosal graft versus nasoseptal flap as distributed by grade of intraoperative CSF leak.
Free mucosal graft | Total | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
No | Yes | |||
CSF leak grade | 0 | 27 | 181 | 208 |
1 | 21 | 24 | 45 | |
2 | 31 | 1 | 32 | |
3 | 14 | 0 | 15 | |
Total | 94 | 206 | 300 | |
Nasoseptal flap | Total | |||
No | Yes | |||
CSF leak grade | 0 | 187 | 21 | 208 |
1 | 24 | 21 | 45 | |
2 | 1 | 31 | 32 | |
3 | 0 | 15 | 15 | |
Total | 212 | 88 | 300 | |
7 | 3 | Fat + NSF + rigid + Foley | 3 | Lumbar drain |
Abbreviations: CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; NSF, nasoseptal flap.