[Pneumocephalus permangnus. An unusual complication following lumbar anesthesia].
A case is presented of a 53 year old patient who developed pneumocephalus three days after lumbar anaesthesia. Symptoms and neurosurgical treatment are described. Liquor leakage and lowered intracranial pressure as are discussed as possible mechanisms.
D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications
Pneumocephalus Permagnus. Eine ungewöhnliche Komplikation nach rückenmarksnaher Leitungsanaesthesie.