Cerebrovasospasm Following Endoscopic Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair

Endoscopic repair of spinal fluid leaks is a commonly performed procedure with low morbidity. However, this is the first report of cerebrovasospasm, following endoscopic repair of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. A 51-year-old woman underwent endoscopic repair of a spontaneous CSF leak. She subsequently developed symptomatic cerebrovasospasm on postoperative day 3. This was successfully treated with intraarterial verapamil infusion.