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Pneumothorax-I

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A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.

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Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
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Pleural Effusion I: Introduction

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Monitoring Lung Function with Electrical Impedance Tomography in the Intensive Care Unit

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Tension pneumoventricle.

Siti Radhziah¹, Cheng Kiang Lee, Ivan Ng

¹Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, Section of Cerebrovascular Surgery, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore.

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia

|July 25, 2006

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A rare case of tension pneumoventricle occurred post-surgery for a midbrain tumor. Prompt treatment with an external ventricular drain led to recovery.

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Neurology
Radiology

Background:

Surgical excision of midbrain tectal plate tumors can be complex.
The supracerebellar infratentorial approach in the sitting position carries specific risks.
Pre-existing hydrocephalus can alter intraoperative dynamics.

Observation:

A patient developed rapid clinical deterioration postoperatively after a midbrain tumor resection.
Computed tomography revealed tension pneumoventricle with air in lateral ventricles and blood in third and fourth ventricles.
The patient was positioned in the sitting position for the supracerebellar infratentorial tumor excision.

Findings:

Tension pneumoventricle is a rare but serious complication.
Contributing factors included the sitting position, pre-existing hydrocephalus, and intraoperative breach of the third ventricle.
Presence of blood in the ventricles may have exacerbated the condition.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of vigilance for tension pneumoventricle in sitting position neurosurgery.
Suggests careful management of hydrocephalus and prevention of air/blood introduction into ventricles.
External ventricular drain insertion is an effective emergency treatment for this condition.