| Subdural and intraventricular traumatic tension pneumocephalus: case report. | |
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PMID: 10943988 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Simple pneumocephalus most frequently arises as a complication of a head injury in which a compound basal skull fracture with tearing of the meninges allows entry of air into the cranial cavity. It can also follow a neurosurgical operation. Tension traumatic pneumocephalus with intraventricular extension is an extremely rare, potentially lethal condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. We report the case of subdural and intraventricular accidental tension pneumocephalus occurring in a 26-year-old man as a result of skull fracture. This case is combined with rhinorrhea and meningitis that suggest some difficulties to treat. The operative procedure associated with medical treatment was performed and a good result was obtained. |
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Authors:
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E Gönül; Y Izci; A Sali; A Baysefer; E Timurkaynak |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Minimally invasive neurosurgery : MIN Volume: 43 ISSN: 0946-7211 ISO Abbreviation: Minim Invasive Neurosurg Publication Date: 2000 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-01-03 Completed Date: 2001-01-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9440973 Medline TA: Minim Invasive Neurosurg Country: GERMANY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 98-101 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine GATA, Etlik-Ankara, Turkey. |
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Adult Cerebral Ventricles / injuries*, surgery Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / radiography, surgery Frontal Bone / injuries, radiography, surgery Humans Male Meningitis, Bacterial / radiography Parietal Bone / injuries, radiography, surgery Pneumocephalus / radiography, surgery* Postoperative Complications / radiography Pseudomonas Infections / radiography Skull Fractures / complications*, radiography, surgery Subdural Space / injuries*, surgery Temporal Bone / injuries, radiography, surgery |
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