title: Pneumocephalus--an unreported risk of Valsalva's manoeuvre following cochlear implantation.
abstract: We describe a case of pneumocephalus as an unusual early postoperative complication following cochlear implantation. The aetiology of this condition we attribute to the patient's habit of 'ear popping' using Valsalva's manoeuvre.
authors.affiliation: The Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London, UK.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gillett
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Almeyda
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Whinney
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Savy
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Graham