Tension pneumocephalus following nasal polypectomy.
Subdural tension pneumocephalus in a 80-year-old man following nasal polypectomy, presenting clinically with progressive weakness of both legs, is reported and the pathogenesis is discussed. The diagnosis of tension pneumocephalus and the options of management are considered.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012886:Skull / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed