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1. Tension pneumocephalus after endoscopic sinus surgery: Case report of repair and management in absence of obvious skull base defect.

Author

Whitmore, Robert G., Bonhomme, Gabrielle, Balcer, Laura J., and Palmer, James N.

Subjects
ENDOSCOPIC surgery, PARANASAL sinuses, SKULL base, SURGICAL complications, PARALYSIS
Abstract

Tension pneumocephalus is a rare complication of functional endoscopic sinus surgery that may lead to rapid neurologic deterioration. Patients typically display symptoms within hours after the operation, and computed tomography reveals the presence of a skull base defect. We report a unique case of subacute tension pneumocephalus with no obvious skull base defect, which was associated with a pupil-involving third-nerve palsy. We discuss management of this complication and preventive measures for avoiding pneumocephalus after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008
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