Erschienen in:
01.09.2018 | Case Report
Tension Pneumocephalus—A Rare Complication of Craniofacial Fracture: Report and Review
verfasst von:
N. K. Sahoo, N. Mohan Rangan, Harish Bajaj, Rahul Kumar
Erschienen in:
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
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Ausgabe 3/2018
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Abstract
The term tension pneumocephalus (TP) means raised intracranial pressure due to air in the cranial cavity. This presentation is a rare case report and review on TP. Decompressing this raising intracranial pressure is a surgical emergency. Therefore, this presentation emphasises the importance of timely identification and management of TP in saving life. In this case, the acute signs of raising intracranial pressure were identified and promptly addressed surgically along with the maxillofacial injury management. This restored the deteriorating neurological status as well as his facial form and function. The etiological factors, pathophysiology and various treatment options are reviewed.