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Case Reports in Otolaryngology, 2023 Background. Tension pneumocephalus is a neurosurgical emergency caused by progressive accumulation of air in the intracranial spaces mediated by a valve mechanism.
Goran Latif Omer +8 more
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Tension Pneumocephalus Induced by Nasal Cannula. [PDF]
, 2019 Tension pneumocephalus is a rare medical emergency. Spontaneous atraumatic tension pneumocephalus is reported in cases of neoplasm, Valsalva manoeuvres, and air cell hyperpneumatization.
Chen, T, Tagg, A, Xiao, H
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Case Reports in Medicine, 2010 Pneumocephalus is a well-known condition following head trauma, but is rare as an injury or as a result of surgery of the spine. We present a 76-year-old patient with a rare case of pneumocephalus associated with a cerebrospinal fluid fistula as a ...
Ken Sasaki +8 more
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Iatrogenic pneumocephalus following a cervical epidural steroid injection: A case report
Radiology Case Reports, 2021 Pneumocephalus is a condition defined by air present in the intracranial space. There are several causes of pneumocephalus, however this is a case of a patient who developed pneumocephalus following a cervical epidural steroid injection.
Derrick L. Barr, BS +1 more
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Pneumocephalus With Stroke-Like Symptoms: A Rare Complication of Mastoiditis [PDF]
, 2023 Pneumocephalus is defined as the presence of gas or air in the intracranial space and typically arises as a result of neurotrauma. Clinically, pneumocephalus most often presents asymptomatically but may cause headache, nausea, vomiting, and confusion ...
Daniel I Zapata +9 more
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Tension pneumocephalus mimicking septic shock: a case report
Radiology Case Reports, 2018 Tension pneumocephalus can lead to rapid neurologic deterioration. We report for the first time its association with aseptic systemic inflammatory response syndrome mimicking septic shock and the efficacy of prompt neurosurgical intervention and critical
Caroline Miranda, MD +4 more
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2023 Background Pneumocephalus is rare in vaginal deliveries. Pneumocephalus may be asymptomatic or present with signs of increased intracranial pressure.
Xiaoyu Wu +8 more
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MER and increased operative time are not risk factors for the formation of pneumocephalus during DBS
Scientific Reports, 2023 Although only recently directional leads have proven their potential to compensate for sub-optimally placed electrodes, optimal lead positioning remains the most critical factor in determining Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) outcome.
Guglielmo Iess +6 more
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ABC/2 formula for “bedside” postoperative pneumocephalus volume measurement
Chinese Neurosurgical Journal, 2022 Highlights • The ABC/2 method is an accurate and simple “bedside” technique to estimate pneumocephalus volume. • The postoperative pneumocephalus volume after bilateral burr-hole drainage was significantly larger than that of unilateral burr-hole ...
David Yuen Chung Chan +8 more
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Orthopaedic Surgery, Volume 18, Issue 7, Page 1359-1367, July 2026.This article reveals a 0.3% incidence of LPDT and highlights the importance of increased clinical awareness. Furthermore, appropriate management to optimize patient recovery and minimize long‐term complications. ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the incidence and treatment of cerebrospinal fluid leakage due to late presentation of dural tears (LPDT ...
Xiaoxiong Yang +9 more
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