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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2010.47.6.477

Delayed Progressive Extradural Pneumatocele due to Incomplete Sealing of Opened Mastoid Air Cell after Micro-Vascular Decompression  

Hong, Ki-Sun (Department of Neurosurgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
Park, Kwan (Department of Neurosurgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.47, no.6, 2010 , pp. 477-479 More about this Journal
Abstract
A case of delayed progressive extradural pneumatocele after microvascular decompression (MVD) is presented. A 60-year-old male underwent MVD for hemifacial spasm; the mastoid air cell was opened and sealed with bone wax during surgery. One month after surgery, the patient complained of tinnitus, and progressive extradural pneumatoceles without cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage was observed. Revision surgery was performed and the opened mastoid air cell was completely sealed with muscle patch and glue. The patient's symptoms were resolved, with no recurrence of pneumatoceles at 6 month follow up. Progressive extradural pneumatocele without CSF leakage after posterior fossa surgery is a very rare complication. Previous reports and surgical management of this rare complication are discussed.
Keywords
Pneumatocele; Posterior fossa surgery; Hemifaical spasm; Mastoid air cell;
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