Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with brain air buildup after tumor surgery fixed by repair surgery
By Garosi, Laurent S et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2002·Animal Health Trust, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Intraventricular tension pneumocephalus as a complication of transfrontal craniectomy: a case report.
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Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old spayed English springer spaniel developed serious neurological symptoms after surgery to remove a brain tumor. Imaging revealed air trapped in her brain, which was causing pressure and other issues. The veterinarian quickly repaired the problem using a special material to cover the defect, and this led to an immediate improvement in her condition. Follow-up imaging eight weeks later showed that the air had completely resolved, and she was recovering well.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a case of intraventricular tension pneumocephalus in a dog after a transfrontal craniectomy for removal of a falx cerebri meningioma. STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMAL: A 12-year-old spayed English springer spaniel. RESULTS: Intraventricular air and a fistula between the craniectomy site and ventricular system were identified by magnetic resonance imaging. Prompt repair of the dural defect using prosthetic dura mater resulted in immediate regression of the neurological signs and cerebral spinal fluid rhinorrhea. Magnetic resonance imaging repeated 8 weeks after surgery showed complete resolution of pneumocephalus. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Tension pneumocephalus is an uncommon but life-threatening complication of craniectomy that requires urgent diagnosis and treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11994849/