Tension Pneumocephalus Following Bilateral Craniotomies
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The diagnosis is clinical and radiological with the characteristic Mount Fuji sign seen on computed tomography (CT) and is a neurosurgical emergency, and early recognition and treatment are vital.Abstract:
Pneumocephalus is defined as a collection of air within the cranial cavity. It is a common finding following head injury with skull base fracture and neurosurgical procedures. Tension pneumocephalus is a rare complication. The diagnosis is clinical and radiological with the characteristic Mount Fuji sign seen on computed tomography (CT). It is a neurosurgical emergency, and early recognition and treatment are vital.read more
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Subdural Tension Pneumocephalus Following Surgery for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Yusuke Ishiwata,Kazuhiko Fujitsu,Tsunemi Sekino,Hideyo Fujino,Kubokura T,Kyoji Tsubone,Takeo Kuwabara +6 more
TL;DR: Two new CT findings were identified that suggest increased tension of the subdural air, including the "Mt. Fuji sign" and multiple small air bubbles scattered through several cisterns, that are helpful in making a diagnosis ofSubdural tension pneumocephalus following surgery for chronic subduran hematoma.
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TL;DR: A paediatric patient who developed tension pneumocephalus in the postoperative period after decompression of a craniopharyngioma performed with the patient in the supine position is presented.
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Subdural tension pneumocephalus following surgery of chronic subdural hematoma
TL;DR: Two new CT findings suggesting increased tension of subdural air are found suggesting that these two CT signs are helpful to make an accurate diagnosis of TP following surgery for chronic subDural hematoma.