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Tension pneumocephalus after CSF shunting procedures
L Ferrante1, A Santoro, L Mastronardi
1Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|January 1, 1988
Summary
A rare complication, tension pneumocephalus, can occur after ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery for hydrocephalus. This case highlights its causes, diagnosis, and management.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Hydrocephalus, often caused by aqueduct stenosis, requires surgical intervention.
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are a common treatment for hydrocephalus.
- Complications can arise from neurosurgical procedures.