A patient of head trauma presents with clear nasal discharge. NCCT brain was done which revealed non-operable injury to frontobasal area. What is the most appropriate management: (A) Wait and watch for 4-5 days to allow spontaneous healing, (B) Do an MRI to localize the leak and control the discharge endoscopically, (C) Put a dural catheter to control CSF leak, (D) Approach transcranially to repair the damaged frontobasal region
Answer is A. Inoperable lesser leaks are resolved without any surgical interventions as they can heal spontaneously. Ref: Diseases of nose, throat and ear; Logan Turner; pg 29