[Intractable intraoperative brain herniation secondary to tension pneumocephalus: a rare life-threatening complication during drainage of subdural empyema].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2015.01.005
Abstract: Tension pneumocephalus is rare but has been well documented following trauma and neurosurgical procedures. It is a surgical emergency as it can lead to neurological deterioration, brainstem herniation and death. Unlike previous cases where tension… read more here.
Keywords: tension; pneumocephalus rare; tension pneumocephalus; brain herniation ... See more keywords
Pneumocephalus as a Rare Presentation of Acute Sinusitis with Intracranial Extension – Two Cases and a Review of Literature
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DOI: 10.25259/jcis-26-2019
Abstract: Pneumocephalus is a rare presentation of sinusitis. The purpose of this case series and literature review is to highlight the critical importance of recognizing pneumocephalus on initial brain imaging, since it may serve as the… read more here.
Keywords: sinusitis intracranial; acute sinusitis; pneumocephalus rare; intracranial extension ... See more keywords