Tension pneumocephalus after CSF shunting procedures.
We report a case of tension pneumocephalus following the insertion of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus secondary to aqueduct stenosis and discuss the possible genesis of the complication, diagnosis and treatment.
Ferrante
L
L
Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy.
Santoro
A
A
Mastronardi
L
L
Acqui
M
M
D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography