Tension pneumocephalus after insertion of ventriculoperitoneal shunt for aqueductal stenosis.
A case of tension pneumocephalus after the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for aqueductal stenosis is reported. The possible mechanisms producing this complication are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002535:Cerebral Aqueduct; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000601:surgery; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications