Traumatic Subarachnoid-Pleural Fistula with Pneumocephalus.

Burkhardt, Edward; Savardekar, Amey; Sin, Anthony · World Neurosurg · 2022

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Traumatic subarachnoid-pleural fistula is an uncommon occurrence. We present a case of a patient sustaining a subarachnoid-pleural fistula after a gunshot wound to the neck, which ultimately resulted in substantial pneumocephalus. The patient underwent successful operative repair of the fistula with notable improvement and resolution of pneumocephalus.

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