Tension pneumocephalus and pneumorachis secondary to subarachnoid pleural fistula

Authors
Lin, MBK Cheah, FK Ng, SES Yeo, TT
Citation
Mbk. Lin et al., Tension pneumocephalus and pneumorachis secondary to subarachnoid pleural fistula, BR J RADIOL, 73(867), 2000, pp. 325-327
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00071285 → ACNP
Volume
73
Issue
867
Year of publication
2000
Pages
325 - 327
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
A case of tension pneumocephalus and pneumorachis secondary to a subarachno id pleural fistula after thoracic spinal surgery is described. This rare co mplication was diagnosed on CT. The imaging findings, significance and mana gement of this unusual condition are discussed.