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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2002;32(5): 470-473. |
| Tension Pneumocephalus after Transsphenoidal Surgery for a Giant Pituitary Tumor: Case Report. |
| Kyeong Bo Choi, Chang Bong Kong, Hyung Dong Kim |
| Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea. hdkim@donga.ac.kr |
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| ABSTRACT |
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Tension pneumocephalus is a rare complication of craniotomy, however, it should be managed promptly due to rapid neurological deterioration. We report a case of tension pneumocephalus after transsphenoidal surgery for a giant pituitary tumor. It may have developed because of the cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea and presence of an external lumbar drain. |
| Key Words:
Tension pneumocephalus; Transsphenoidal surgery; CSF Rhinorrhea; External lumbar drain; Giant pituitary tumor |
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