Cervical-peritoneal shunt placement for postoperative cervical pseudomeningocele.
Postoperative pseudomeningocele after an anterior approach to the cervical spine is an uncommon complication and may present a difficult challenge to treat. Patients with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) are especially prone to dural leaks and resultant pseudomeningocele formation. We present a case of recalcitrant pseudomeningocele in a patient with OPLL after anterior decompression and stabilization of the cervical spine treated with cervical-peritoneal shunt.
Andrew
Shane A
SA
Michigan State University State Wide Campus System, Mount Clemens, MI, USA. shanealexandrew@hotmail.com
Sidhu
Kanwaldeep S
KS
D000368:Aged; D002557:Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008588:Meningocele / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017887:Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010537:Peritoneum; D011859:Radiography