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[Pneumocephalus permangnus. An unusual complication following lumbar anesthesia]
Regional-Anaesthesie
|October 1, 1984
Abstract:
A case is presented of a 53 year old patient who developed pneumocephalus three days after lumbar anaesthesia. Symptoms and neurosurgical treatment are described. Liquor leakage and lowered intracranial pressure as are discussed as possible mechanisms.