Intraventricular pneumocephalus secondary to subcutaneous emphysema: a case report.
Intraventricular tension pneumocephalus is an unusual complication of surgically treated hydrocephalus. This is a life-threatening complication requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment. A case is presented wherein tension pneumocephalus developed as a result of cervicocranial subcutaneous emphysema in the presence of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014695:Cerebral Ventriculography; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000150:complications*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000150:complications*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed