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Can Stress Induce CSF Leakages?

3 yrs ago I had an Acoustic Neuroma removed (translab). 1 yr ago I was under enourmus work related stress. Wound ruptured - CSF leak ottorhinorrhea. Lumbar drain succesfull. Work related stress a lot worse - new rupture - surgery - mild depression. Another leak - surgery - major depressive disorder, severe. Can stress cause late post surgery CSF leaks?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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