A rare complication of septoplasty: tension pneumocephalus without rhinorrhea.
J Craniofac Surg
; 25(4): e360-1, 2014 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
This paper describes a tension pneumocephalus without cerebrospinal fluid leak, a rare complication of septoplasty. We present a case of tension pneumocephalus without cerebrospinal fluid leak 1 month after a septoplasty operation. Although endoscopic sinus surgery can be utilized for repair of the defect, intracranially displaced ethmoid bone fragment makes an open approach more feasible. His postoperative course was uneventful and postoperative CT scan revealed no signs of pneumocephalus. Absence of cerebrospinal fluid leak made this case unique in presentation and caused a delay in diagnosis. Severe headache after septoplasty should alert the surgeon to investigate possible intracranial complications.
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Asunto principal:
Neumocéfalo
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Complicaciones Posoperatorias
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Rinoplastia
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Tabique Nasal
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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En
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J Craniofac Surg
Asunto de la revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
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2014
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Article