LeakWeek 2023 Day Three: Causes

LeakWeek 2023 Day Three: Causes

LeakWeek Day Three: Causes   There are several known causes of intracranial hypotension (low volume of cerebrospinal fluid in the head) due to spinal CSF leak. They fall into three categories: spontaneous (occurring without warning), iatrogenic (caused by a...
Focus on Causes of Intracranial Hypotension

Focus on Causes of Intracranial Hypotension

There are several situations in which intracranial hypotension (low CSF volume/pressure in the head) can develop. This is almost always secondary to a CSF leak at the level of the spine. There are 3 main categories. Causes of Intracranial Hypotension: 1. Iatrogenic –...