Surgical Management of Large Occipital Encephalocoele: A Case Report
- Author:
Sim SK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Occipital encephalocoele, cranium dysraphism, cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2014;13(2):59-62
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Cranium dysraphism occur less commonly than spinal dysraphism. Overall, occipital encephalocoeles are
more frequent than anterior encephalocoes. A large occipital encephalocoele possess difficulty in surgical
intervention, not only the sac contains large amount of herniated brain tissue, but the appropriate positioning
for successful intubation as well as the higher rate of surgical complications such as cerebrospinal fluid leakage
and skin necrosis. In this case report, surgical management of large occipital encephalocoele is discussed. The
use of antibiotics in ruptured encephalocoele is recommended.
