Intraventricular Tension Pneumocephalus as a Complication of Paranasal Sinus Surgery
- 1 May 1981
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Neurosurgery
- Vol. 8 (5) , 574-576
- https://doi.org/10.1227/00006123-198105000-00011
Abstract
A case of intraventricular tension pneumocephalus occurring as a complication of paranasal sinus surgery is presented. The pathophysiology of tension pneumocephalus is discussed and emphasis is placed on the potentially life-threatening increase in intracranial pressure that occurs. Tension pneumocephalus requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.Keywords
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