CSF Leak After COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swab: A Case Report

Rebecca Paquin; Lindsey Ryan; Fernando L. Vale; Martin Rutkowski; James Kenneth Byrd

doi:10.1002/lary.29462

CSF Leak After COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swab: A Case Report

Rebecca Paquin, Lindsey Ryan, Fernando L. Vale, Martin Rutkowski, James Kenneth Byrd

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Abstract

The nasopharyngeal swab has been used with increased frequency since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Little has been written in the literature regarding the complications arising from this procedure, as it is generally accepted as safe. In this report, we describe a case in which a young woman sustained a traumatic skull base injury during a nasopharyngeal swab for COVID-19. We then discuss the subsequent treatment and outcome. This case demonstrates the potential for significant complications arising from this widespread procedure and the necessity for awareness of these potential complications. Laryngoscope, 131:1927–1929, 2021.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1927-1929
Number of pages	3
Journal	Laryngoscope
Volume	131
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.29462
State	Published - Sep 2021

Keywords

COVID-19
CSF leak
Coronavirus
encephalocele
nasal endoscopy

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Otorhinolaryngology

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