[Use of gelatin-resorcinol-formaldehyde glue in the surgical treatment of cerebrospinal rhinorrhea].

The introduction of tissue adhesives in neurosurgery for treating cerebrospinal fluid fistulas has been a major advance in the operative technique. The authors describe the use of gelatin-resorcin-formaldehyde adhesive (GRF) in the surgical treatment of cerebrospinal fluid fistulas. The method of preparation of GRF, the technique of adhesive application, its clinical use and advantages are described.