Pneumocephalus: a radiological presentation of intracranial hypotension secondary to spinal anaesthesia

Thanita Thongtan, Julayanont P, Parunyou Julayanont, Test V, Victor Test
BMJ case reports · 2021 · vol. 14(1) , pp. e239750 · doi:10.1136/bcr-2020-239750 · PMID:33419756 · PMC7798669 · W3120226676
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A case report describes pneumocephalus as a radiological presentation of intracranial hypotension secondary to spinal anesthesia in a patient who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy for adenomyosis.

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A 44-year-old woman underwent a total laparoscopic hysterectomy for adenomyosis under spinal anaesthesia and general anaesthesia. Postoperatively, she recovered uneventfully and was discharged the following day. Three days after the surgery, she developed severe orthostatic headache associated with

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Anesthesia, Spinal Hysterectomy Intracranial Hypotension Pneumocephalus Pneumocephalus Adult Anesthesia, Spinal Female Humans Hysterectomy Intracranial Hypotension Intracranial Hypotension Intracranial Hypotension Pneumocephalus Pneumocephalus

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