Pneumocephalus secondary to a high-pressure water injury to the nose

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990 Dec;116(12):1435-6. doi: 10.1001/archotol.1990.01870120081014.

Abstract

We report a case of pneumocephalus following a water jet injury to the nose incurred during a water-skiing fall. Pneumocephalus due to this type of injury has not been previously reported, to our knowledge. Since this unusual injury may be associated with serious complications, it must be promptly recognized and treated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nose / injuries*
  • Pneumocephalus / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumocephalus / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Water

Substances

  • Water