Pneumocephalus and Pneumorrhachis After Spinal Surgery.

Autor: Akyüz, Orhan, Gökpınar, Deniz, Aydın, Emsal, Aydın, Sergülen, Duymuş, Mahmut, Çığşar, Gülşen, Özdemir, Murat
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Zdroj: Polish Journal of Radiology; 2016, Vol. 81, p34-35, 2p
Abstrakt: Background: Pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis are rare complications of neurosurgery. When a closed system such as the head and spinal area get injuried, it becomes open and the air can come in through that opening. In this case, we present a case of pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis after spinal fusion surgery. Case Report: Herein we present a case of diagnosis and treatment of pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis after spinal fusion surgery. Conclusions: Our patient developed postoperative pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis as a late complication secondary to an infection. We wanted it to be considered as an important problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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