Surgical Management of Temporal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks From the Middle Cranial Fossa.

This article reviews surgical management strategies for temporal bone cerebrospinal fluid leaks arising from the middle cranial fossa. It emphasizes preoperative workup and imaging, surgical techniques-including middle cranial fossa, transmastoid, and combined approaches, as well as subtotal petrosectomy. This article also provides guidance on patient selection, intraoperative management, and postoperative care.