A Case of Subdural Tension Pneumocephalus after Operation.
- Author:
Seong Ho KIM
1
;
Whan Whae KOO
;
Kwan Tae KIM
;
Youn KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Chungnam National University, School of Medicine, Taejeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tension pneumocephalus;
Neurosurgical operation;
Subdural hygroma;
Computed tomography
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Pneumocephalus*;
Subdural Effusion
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1985;14(2):469-474
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tension pneumocephalus is rare complication is neurosurgical operation. But it should be treated promptly because of sudden neurological deterioration. Computed tomography permitted rapid diagnosis including localization of the air, thus facilitating prompt treatment. A case of subdural tension pneumocephalus after cranial operation under the impression of bifrontal subdural hygroma is presented.
