Pneumocephalus and Pneumorrhachis due to a Subarachnoid Pleural Fistula That Developed after Thoracic Spine Surgery
Korean Journal of Spine
;
: 164-166, 2016.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Development of a communication between the spinal subarachnoid space and the pleural space after thoracic spine surgery is uncommon. Subarachnoid pleural fistula (SAPF), a distressing condition, involves cerebrospinal fluid leakage. Here we report an unusual case of SAPF, occurring after thoracic spine surgery, that was further complicated by pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis postthoracentesis, which was performed for unilateral pleural effusion.
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Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Pneumocephalus
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Spine
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Subarachnoid Space
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Pneumorrhachis
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Fistula
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Spine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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