Tension pneumocephalus and pneumorachis secondary to subarachnoid pleural fistula.

Moubin Lin, Foong Koon Cheah, Samuel E. S. Ng, Tseng Tsai Yeo

British Journal of Radiology · 2000 · 38 citations · 8 references

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Abstract

A case of tension pneumocephalus and pneumorachis secondary to a subarachnoid pleural fistula after thoracic spinal surgery is described. This rare complication was diagnosed on CT. The imaging findings, significance and management of this unusual condition are discussed.

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