Postoperative Pneumocephalus on Computed Tomography Might Predict Post-Corpus Callosotomy Chemical Meningitis

Postoperative Pneumocephalus on Computed Tomography Might Predict Post-Corpus Callosotomy Chemical Meningitis

Background: A corpus callosotomy (CC) is a procedure in which the corpus callosum, the largest collection of commissural fibers in the brain, is disconnected to treat epileptic seizures. The occurrence of chemical meningitis has been reported in association with this procedure. We hypothesized that...

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Main Authors: Ayataka Fujimoto, Keisuke Hatano, Toshiki Nozaki, Keishiro Sato, Hideo Enoki, Tohru Okanishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
corpus callosotomy
chemical meningitis
pneumocephalus
high fever
risk factor
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/5/638

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