Pneumocephalus with neurological deficit from hydrogen peroxide irrigation. Case illustration.
Zimmerman
Gary A
GA
Division of Neurosurgery, Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610, USA. doctorzimme@aol.com
Lipow
Kenneth I
KI
D000328:Adult; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003399:Craniotomy; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008297:Male; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide