Intraoperative Development of Tension Pneumocephalus in a Patient Undergoing Repair of a Cranial-Dural Defect Under Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia

Rapid buildup of gas within the cranial vault can result in a life-threatening condition known as “tension pneumocephalus,” necessitating immediate surgical intervention. Nitrous oxide (N(2)O), a commonly used inhaled anesthetic, is associated with the development of tension pneumocephalus and its r...

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Autores principales: Singh, Mansher, Vasudeva, Viren S., Rios Diaz, Arturo J., Dunn, Ian F., Caterson, Edward J.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4959407/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27512547
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2006-8808.184942

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4959407/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27512547
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2006-8808.184942

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