title: Tension pneumocephalus complicating Pancoast tumor resection.
abstract: A case of tension pneumocephalus following Pancoast tumor resection is presented. Conservative management was successful. The presenting symptoms and signs, diagnostic methods and options for treatment are discussed and reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. nibarbet@yahoo.gr
authors.forename: Nikolaos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Barbetakis
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Samanidis
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Paliouras
authors.forename: Christodoulos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tsilikas
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D015505:Chest Tubes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020360:Neoadjuvant Therapy; D010178:Pancoast Syndrome / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery*; D011007:Pneumocephalus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011187:Posture; D018714:Radiotherapy, Adjuvant; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome