Pneumocephalus--an unreported risk of Valsalva's manoeuvre following cochlear implantation.
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.
Gillett
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The Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital, Gray's Inn Road, London, UK.
Almeyda
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Whinney
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Savy
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Graham
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