CSF Leak and Pneumocephalus Caused by Neck Stab Wound.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.6.522
- Author:
Eung Hyub KIM
1
;
Gun Ho LEE
;
Bon Seok KOO
;
Yeo Hoon YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chungnam National University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. yyh9635@cnuh.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumocephalus;
Neck;
Stab wound
- MeSH:
Automobiles;
Motorcycles;
Neck;
Pneumocephalus;
Wounds, Stab
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2009;52(6):522-524
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pneumocephalus is defined as the presence of air within the cranial cavity. Trauma such as automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and missile injuries is the most common cause of pneumocephalus. There have previously been four reported cases of pneumocephalus following stab wounds to the neck in the English literature. We present an unusual case of pneumocephalus following a neck stab wound with a review of the literatures.
