Usefulness of beta 2-transferrin assay in the detection of cerebrospinal fluid leaks following head injury
Ryall RG;Peacock MK;Simpson DA;;
journal of neurosurgery1992Vol. 77pp. -
391
rg1992journalusefulness
Abstract
The clinical value of analyzing various fluids and exudates for beta 2-transferrin (beta 2-Tfn) to detect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage following head trauma was reviewed in a series of 11 cases. Qualitative detection of beta 2-Tfn was performed by agarose gel electrophoresis of tears, ear and n …