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Post-traumatic subarachnoid pneumocephalus. A case report.

S Turtas1, G Orunesu

  • 1Neurosurgical Clinic, University of Sassari.

Zentralblatt Fur Neurochirurgie
|January 1, 1990
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A traumatized patient developed subarachnoid pneumocephalus due to a basal bony breach. Increased intracranial pressure led to partial subarachnoid space obliteration, confining the air to the Circle of Willis cisterns.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology
  • Trauma Medicine

Background:

  • Subarachnoid pneumocephalus is a rare condition involving air in the subarachnoid space.
  • Traumatic brain injury can lead to various intracranial complications, including air entrainment.

Observation:

  • A case of subarachnoid pneumocephalus is presented in a patient with head trauma.
  • The air collection was specifically located within the cisterns of the Circle of Willis.
  • A basal bony breach was identified as the route of air entry.

Findings:

  • The pneumocephalus demonstrated a peculiar configuration, confined to the Circle of Willis.
  • Partial obliteration of the subarachnoid space, secondary to increased intracranial pressure, was the likely cause of this specific air distribution.

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  • This suggests a dynamic process where elevated intracranial pressure influences air compartmentalization.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the mechanisms of air migration in subarachnoid pneumocephalus is crucial for diagnosis and management.
    • This case highlights the importance of detailed radiological assessment in trauma patients.
    • The findings may inform surgical approaches and prognostication in similar complex traumatic intracranial air embolisms.