Diffuse pneumocephalus : a rare complication of spinal surgery

The common etiologies of pneumocephalus, presence of air in the intracranial cavity, are trauma and cranial surgery. Pneumocephalus after spinal surgery is an unusual postoperative complication. We report the case of a male 59-year-old man who developed a pneumacephalus after posterior lumbar surger...

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Published inJournal of Korean Neurosurgical Society Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 288 - 290
Main Authors Yun, Jung Ho, Kim, Young Jin, Yoo, Dong Soo, Ko, Jung Ho
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Neurosurgical Society 01.09.2010
대한신경외과학회
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Case Report
신경외과학
Spinal surgery
Dura tearing
Pneumocephalus
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ISSN1598-7876
2005-3711
1598-7876
DOI10.3340/jkns.2010.48.3.288

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Summary:The common etiologies of pneumocephalus, presence of air in the intracranial cavity, are trauma and cranial surgery. Pneumocephalus after spinal surgery is an unusual postoperative complication. We report the case of a male 59-year-old man who developed a pneumacephalus after posterior lumbar surgery for spinal stenosis. Intraoperatively, a cerebrospinal fluid leak following a dural tear was noted and immediately repaired. The next day, the patient complained of headache and dizziness. Head and lumbar computed tomography scans revealed significant air in the frontal region, several cisterns, intraventricle, and extra-dural area in the spine canal. Symptoms were spontaneously resolved within 2 weeks with conservative management.
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ISSN:1598-7876
2005-3711
1598-7876
DOI:10.3340/jkns.2010.48.3.288