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Pneumocephalus*

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Pneumocephalus*

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Analgesia* ; Pneumocephalus*

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Meningitis ; Pneumocephalus

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Headache ; Injections, Epidural ; Pneumocephalus

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.
Diagnosis ; Pneumocephalus* ; Subdural Effusion

The authors describe a case of pneumocephalus following epidural anaesthesia for total knee arthroplasty. Multiple attempts in locating the epidural space for the anaesthesia and the use of loss of resistance to air (LORA) technique were identified as the source of air entry. Supportive management was given including high flow oxygenation therapy and spontaneous reabsorption of air was noted five days after surgery. The presence of pneumocephalus should be kept in mind if patient develops neurological complications postoperatively following epidural anaesthesia.
Pneumocephalus ; Anesthesia, Cardiac Procedures

Two cases of tension pneumocephalus follwing surgery are reported. Tension pneumocephalus appears to be another potential complication of the operation and should be considered whenever a patient fail to recover as expected following surgery. Peaking of frontal lobe, mountain appearance of frontal lobe, and air densities at the cisterns are characteristic findings of tension pneumocephalus. Its diagnosis and treatment are easy and simple.
Diagnosis ; Frontal Lobe ; Humans ; Pneumocephalus*

Three patients development subdural pneumocephalus after undergoing posterior fossa surgery performed in sitting position. The mechanism for entry of air into the intracranial compartment is analogous to the entry of air into an inverted bottle. As the fluid pours out, air bubbles to the top of the container. A brow-up lateral skull radiograph with a horizontal beam provided prompt diagnosis and confirmed brain displacement as well as computerized tomography did. Tension pneumocephalus appears to be another potential complication of posterior fossa surgery in sitting position. This condition is easily diagnosed and treated, and should be considered whenever a patient fails to recover as expected following posterior fossa surgery.
Brain ; Diagnosis ; Humans ; Pneumocephalus* ; Skull

Tension pneumocephalus is an uncommon complication of transsphenoidal surgery. This rare complication may be caused by an external lumbar subarachnoid drainage(ELD) which is placed for the treatment of a cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) fistula. Most of the tension pneumocephalus which cause severe neurologic deterioration in itself require surgical treatment. However, the pneumocephalus may be resolved after removal of the spinal subarachnoid catheter in some cases. We report two cases of tension pneumocephalus which developed after transsphenoidal surgery for the pituitary adenoma and craniopharyngioma, and fully recovered with conservative treatment.
Catheters ; Craniopharyngioma ; Fistula ; Pituitary Neoplasms ; Pneumocephalus*