J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1985 Jun;14(2):469-474.
A Case of Subdural Tension Pneumocephalus after Operation
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Chungnam National University, School of Medicine, Taejeon, Korea.
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.
