Tension pneumocephalus
Singapore medical journal
;
: e46-8, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-274264
ABSTRACT
Tension pneumocephalus is a rare but treatable neurosurgical emergency. Prompt and accurate diagnosis of tension pneumocephalus requires a high index of clinical suspicion corroborated by imaging. Herein, we describe a case of extensive tension pneumocephalus in a patient who had undergone transsphenoidal surgery and repair of the sellar floor, with subsequent successful decompression. This case report discusses the pertinent imaging features of tension pneumocephalus and its management.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumocephalus
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Postoperative Complications
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General Surgery
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Reproducibility of Results
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Decompression, Surgical
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Neurosurgical Procedures
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Craniopharyngioma
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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