Tension pneumocephalus following an implant removal from spine
- 24 February 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in BMJ Case Reports
- Vol. 14 (2), e239694
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-239694
Abstract
Pneumocephalus is commonly seen after skull and maxillofacial fractures. It can also occur following cerebrospinal fluid leak after skull base surgery and epidural catheter placement. We report a rare case report of a 20-year-old man who developed tension pneumocephalus following implant removal from the spine. He responded well to the conservative treatment without any neurological complications.Keywords
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