Tension pneumocephalus and pneumorachis secondary to subarachnoid pleural fistula

Br J Radiol. 2000 Mar;73(867):325-7. doi: 10.1259/bjr.73.867.10817052.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fistula / complications
  • Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Diseases / complications
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pneumocephalus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pneumocephalus / etiology
  • Subarachnoid Space / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed