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Tension pneumocephalus complicating Pancoast tumor resection.

Department of Thoracic Surgery, Theagenio Cancer Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery 04/2009; 8(6):680-1. DOI:10.1510/icvts.2008.198028 pp.680-1
Source: PubMed

ABSTRACT A case of tension pneumocephalus following Pancoast tumor resection is presented. Conservative management was successful. The presenting symptoms and signs, diagnostic methods and options for treatment are discussed and reviewed.

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Keywords

Conservative management
 
diagnostic methods
 
presenting symptoms
 
tension pneumocephalus
 

Nikolaos Barbetakis