title: Pseudomeningocele after traumatic nerve root avulsion. A novel technique to close the fistula.
abstract: Traumatic brachial plexus complete avulsions and the subsequent formation of pseudomeningoceles are a well-known entity that usually remains asymptomatic. Pseudomeningocele is due to the dural sleeve encasing the damaged roots and the spinal liquid that may accumulate locally or in the supraclavicular soft tissues. The pseudomeningocele, added to the associated lesion of the plexus and usually the surrounding vessels, may become difficult to manage. We describe the novel management of a traumatic pseudomeningocele using an endovascular technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Madrid, Spain - mariapascualgallego@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pascual-Gallego
authors.forename: Horacio
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zimman
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gil
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: López-Ibor
mesh_terms: D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008588:Meningocele / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: pseudomeningocele; root avulsion; traumatic brachial plexus