Pneumocephalus as a complication after bilateral chronic subdural hematoma evacuation.
Pneumocephalus (PNC) is described as a presence of air in the cranial cavity. Trauma is the most common cause, other etiologies such as iatrogenic. There are two main types of pneumocephalus: simple and tension. Simple one is typically non- symptomatic and requires no treatment. Tension Pneumoceph...
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Kazimierz Wielki University,
2017-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Pneumocephalus (PNC) is described as a presence of air in the cranial cavity. Trauma is the most common cause, other etiologies such as iatrogenic. There are two main types of pneumocephalus: simple and tension. Simple one is typically non- symptomatic and requires no treatment. Tension Pneumocephalus is an acute state when a valve mechanism allows air to enter the scull cavity but prevent it form escaping outside. Presented case reveal Simple Pneumocephalus which developed after both sided CSDH(chronic subdural hematoma) treated with bilateral burr -holes operation. Despite great amount of air intracranially Patient did not develop neurological deficits. |
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