Tension Pneumocephalus Following Orbital Exenteration.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
Pneumocephalus is a known complication of skull base surgery, but is rarely seen by orbital surgeons. We report a case of postoperative mental status changes after exenteration due to tension pneumocephalus. After surgical and medical management, the patient's pneumocephalus resolved and she recovered fully. Risk factors for tension pneumocephalus, mechanism, clinical presentation, and management techniques are discussed.
Volume
32
Issue
1
First Page
3
Last Page
5
ISSN
1537-2677
Published In/Presented At
Shieh, W. S., Farrell, C., Curry, J., Murchison, A. P., & Bilyk, J. R. (2016). Tension Pneumocephalus Following Orbital Exenteration. Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, 32(1), e3–e5. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0000000000000407
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
25689788
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article