Delayed Tension Pneumocephalus following Gunshot Wound to the Head: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Tension pneumocephalus is a rare complication of head trauma and neurosurgical procedures, amongst other causes. It is defined by the combination of intracranial air, increased intracranial pressure, and mass effect. Although it often presents soon after surgery, it can also rarely present in a dela...

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Autori principali: Arthur Wang, Elena Solli, Nathan Carberry, Virany Hillard, Adesh Tandon
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Wiley 2016-01-01
Serie:Case Reports in Surgery
Accesso online:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7534571