Tension Pneumocephalus Following Balloon Sinuplasty

Ear Nose Throat J. 2021 Sep;100(6_suppl):859S-861S. doi: 10.1177/01455613211037629. Epub 2021 Aug 15.

Abstract

Balloon sinus dilation (BSD) is a common method of relieving sinus outflow obstruction. With the rising utilization of BSD, increasing numbers of BSD-related complications have also been reported. Here, we report a case of pneumocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid leak following BSD of the frontal sinus. Additionally, a review of the literature regarding BSD complications was performed.

Keywords: CSF leakage; balloon sinuplasty; nasoseptal flap; pneumocephalus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dilatation / adverse effects*
  • Frontal Sinus*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neuroimaging
  • Paranasal Sinus Diseases / therapy*
  • Pneumocephalus / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumocephalus / etiology*
  • Pneumocephalus / surgery
  • Skull Base / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Base / injuries*
  • Skull Base / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed