Tension pneumocephalus of the cranial subdural space: a case report.
A case of subdural tension pneumocephalus is presented. Computerized cranial tomography permitted rapid diagnosis including localization of the air, thus facilitating prompt treatment. Tension pneumocephalus should be considered in a patient with a cerebrospinal fluid drainage device who deteriorates after craniotomy.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013355:Subdural Space; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed