J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2005 Jan;37(1):59-62.

Two Cases of Delayed Tension Pneumocephalus

• Hong WJ
• Yoo CJ
• Park CW
• Lee SG

Abstract

We describe two cases of tension pneumocephalus, one caused by ventriculoperitoneal shunt for communicating hydrocephalus, and the other caused by craniocerebral trauma. In the first case report, we examined the relationship between cerebrospinal fluid leakage and delayed onset tension pneumocephalus. The second case report, we addressed issues such as the diagnosis, management, and pathogenesis, as well as computerized tomography(CT) findings.

Keyword

Tension pneumocephalus; Ventriculoperitoneal shunt; Craniocerebral trauma

MeSH Terms

Cerebrospinal Fluid
Craniocerebral Trauma
Diagnosis
Hydrocephalus
Pneumocephalus*
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt