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Tension pneumocephalus after transsphenoidal surgery: case report.
1Clinic of Neurosurgery, Social Security Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Neurosurgery
|October 1, 1988
Summary
A patient developed severe rhinorrhea and tension pneumocephalus after pituitary adenoma surgery. Conservative treatment was successful for these late complications.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Transsphenoidal surgery is a common approach for pituitary adenoma resection.
- Potential complications, though rare, require careful monitoring and management.
Observation:
- A patient presented with late-onset, severe rhinorrhea (nasal fluid discharge).
- The patient also developed tension pneumocephalus, a dangerous buildup of air in the skull.
Findings:
- These symptoms occurred significantly after the initial transsphenoidal surgery for a pituitary adenoma.
- Conservative management was employed for the patient's post-operative complications.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of delayed complications following transsphenoidal surgery.
- It underscores the importance of recognizing and managing uncommon sequelae such as severe rhinorrhea and tension pneumocephalus.