A Case of Broncho-Paraspinal Fistula Induced by Metallic Devices: Delayed Complication of Thoracic Spinal Surgery
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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: 64-67, 2011.
Article
Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
We present a case report of a 45-year-old woman with spontaneous pneumocephalus accompanied by pneumorrhachis of the thoracic spine, which is a very rare condition generally associated with trauma and thoracic or spinal surgery. The patient had undergone an operation about 10 years earlier to treat a giant cell tumor of the thoracic spine. During the operation, a metallic device was installed, which destroyed the bronchus and caused the formation of a broncho-paraspinal fistula. This is the suspected cause of her pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis. To our knowledge, this is a very rare case of pneumocephalus accompanied by pneumorrhachis induced by metallic device, and when considering the length of time after surgery these complications presented are also exceptional.
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Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Pneumocéphale
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Rachis
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Bronches
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Pneumorachis
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Fistule
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Tumeurs à cellules géantes
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Année:
2011
Type:
Article
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