Outcome of posttraumatic delayed intracerebral tension pneumatocele: Prospective study of four cases: Single institutional experience

Aim: Delayed intracerebral tension pneumatocele (DITP) is an uncommon cause of raised intracranial pressure following trauma. However, it can cause herniation syndrome due to a sudden increase in intracranial pressure which requires emergent intervention. Pneumocephalus is a complication of head inj...

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Published in:Asian journal of neurosurgery 2018-10, Vol.13 (4), p.1087-1095
Main Authors: Kankane, Vivek, Gupta, Tarun
Format: Article
Language:English
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Brain abscess
Brain injuries
Case studies
Causes of
Complications and side effects
Health aspects
Intracranial pressure
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Patient outcomes
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Summary:Aim: Delayed intracerebral tension pneumatocele (DITP) is an uncommon cause of raised intracranial pressure following trauma. However, it can cause herniation syndrome due to a sudden increase in intracranial pressure which requires emergent intervention. Pneumocephalus is a complication of head injury in 3.9%–9.7% of the cases. The accumulation of intracranial air can be acute (
ISSN:1793-5482
2248-9614
DOI:10.4103/ajns.AJNS_226_17