[Pleuro-dural communication]

Rozhl Chir. 2000 Nov;79(11):548-51.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

Traumatic pleuro-dural communication causing pneumocephalus needs rapid diagnostics and surgical treatment, so as to prevent the development of possible complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dura Mater*
  • Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Head Injuries, Closed / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Pleural Diseases / etiology
  • Pneumocephalus / etiology
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / etiology