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Pneumocephalus after endoscopic odontoidectomy in a pediatric patient: the lesson learned
Gokmen Kahilogullari1, Cem Meco, Murat Zaimoglu
1School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara University, 06100, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey, gokmenkahil@hotmail.com.
Introduction:
Postoperative pneumocephalus is an unexpected condition after endoscopic odontoidectomy surgery.
Case:
We present the first case of pneumocephalus after odontoidectomy in a pediatric patient. The clinical presentation, radiological findings, and surgical procedures are described with related pathophysiology.
Conclusion:
We outline the key for management of a rare intracranial air entrapment case after an endoscopic odontoidectomy surgery in a pediatric patient and the measures taken to prevent its occurrence in the future.
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