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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1985;14(2): 469-474. |
A Case of Subdural Tension Pneumocephalus after Operation. |
Seong Ho Kim, Whan Whae Koo, Kwan Tae Kim, Youn Kim |
Department of Neurosurgery, Chungnam National University, School of Medicine, Taejeon, Korea. |
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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. |
Key Words:
Tension pneumocephalus; Neurosurgical operation; Subdural hygroma; Computed tomography |
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