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01-09-2018 | Case Report

Tension Pneumocephalus—A Rare Complication of Craniofacial Fracture: Report and Review

Authors: N. K. Sahoo, N. Mohan Rangan, Harish Bajaj, Rahul Kumar

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 3/2018

Abstract

The term tension pneumocephalus (TP) means raised intracranial pressure due to air in the cranial cavity. This presentation is a rare case report and review on TP. Decompressing this raising intracranial pressure is a surgical emergency. Therefore, this presentation emphasises the importance of timely identification and management of TP in saving life. In this case, the acute signs of raising intracranial pressure were identified and promptly addressed surgically along with the maxillofacial injury management. This restored the deteriorating neurological status as well as his facial form and function. The etiological factors, pathophysiology and various treatment options are reviewed.

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Title: Tension Pneumocephalus—A Rare Complication of Craniofacial Fracture: Report and Review
Authors: N. K. Sahoo
N. Mohan Rangan
Harish Bajaj
Rahul Kumar
Publication date: 01-09-2018
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-017-1036-5

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