Abstract
A case of tension pneumocephalus and pneumorachis secondary to a subarachnoid pleural fistula after thoracic spinal surgery is described. This rare complication was diagnosed on CT. The imaging findings, significance and management of this unusual condition are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Female
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Fistula / complications
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Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Pleural Diseases / complications
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Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Pneumocephalus / diagnostic imaging*
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Pneumocephalus / etiology
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Subarachnoid Space / diagnostic imaging*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed