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Spinal Epidural Pneumorrhachis Progressing to Holospinal Epidural Abscess: A Case Report
Background Pneumorrhachis is an uncommon finding rarely associated with infection by gas‐producing organisms. Although frequently benign, pneumorrhachis may indicate a severe infectious process when accompanied by systemic illness. Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare but potentially devastating condition; its progression to a holospinal process is ...
Ryan Burd +5 more
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A 12‐year‐old terrier with sinonasal Aspergillus fumigatus infection had evidence of intracranial extension on computed tomography and was treated with endoscopic debridement, topical clotrimazole and systemic antifungal therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging after 4 weeks showed reduced intracranial disease but demonstrated evidence of temporal myositis;
Sarah E. Cox +4 more
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Postraumatic pneumorrhachis: report of three cases and classification proposal
The Pneumorrhachis is the presence of air at the level of the spinal canal. It can have several causes among which are: traumatic, iatrogenic among others.
Huber S. Padilla-Zambrano +15 more
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Abstract Computed tomography (CT) is a commonly used modality in small animal veterinary medicine. Anecdotally, gas bubbles are frequently identified in small animals undergoing thoracic CT examination. The aim of this retrospective observational study was to record the occurrence and prevalence of vascular and extravascular gas in routine thoracic CT ...
Matt Goins +2 more
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Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum, Pneumopericardium and Pneumorrhachis as potential complications of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in healthy children [PDF]
We report on two cases of spontaneous pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium, in one case associated with pneumorrhachis, occurring in two children suffering from the novel influenza H1N1 virus infection.
Chiaretti, A +2 more
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Pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema and pneumorrhachis in asthmatic children
Pneumomediastinum (PM), subcutaneous emphysema (SE) and pneumorrhachis (also known as epidural air (EDA) or epidural emphysema) are very rare findings in children.
Cuppari, C +7 more
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Pneumorrhachis causing cauda equina syndrome: a case report and literature review
Background Pneumorrhachis (PR) describes the rare presence of intraspinal air, mainly following traumatic or iatrogenic procedures. According to the localization of air in the spinal canal, PR has been classified into internal (subdural) and external ...
Areez Shafqat +3 more
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Spontaneous primary pneumomediastinum: is it always benign?
Background Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum is a rare disease. It could be a simple and self-limited condition or be a life-threatening complication of underlying diseases. The therapeutic options also differ by the cause. This systematic review was done to
Berhanu N. Alemu +2 more
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Air can be detected in various anatomical regions during the course of several diseases. This accumulation of air is often seen as pneumothorax and subcutaneous emphysema. Rarely extraordinary regions such as skull base and spinal region can be involved.
Emine Polat +4 more
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Rapid disappearance of pneumorrhachis after chest tube placement
Introduction: We present a rare case of traumatic pneumorrhachis with the combination of hemothorax which resolved rapidly after insertion of a chest tube.
İdris Avci +3 more
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