A spinal myelogram showed evidence of a CSF leak at C4‐C5 level. The patient was placed in prone position to access ... Dyna CT demonstrated blood layering in the epidural space both anteriorly and ...
(Photo: Getty Images) One of the critical aspects of Saif Ali Khan's surgery involved repairing a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. A CSF leak occurs when the fluid escapes through a tear in the dura, ...
The spinal cord is covered by Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) to protect the cord. This fluid is covered by a plastic layer called a durometer. When there is an injury, such as stabbing in Saif Ali Khan’s ...
A stabbing injury, like the one Khan suffered, can cause a dural tear, leading to a CSF leak. Dr. Jayesh Sardhara, a senior neuro and spine surgeon at Fortis Hospital, explained that such leaks ...