RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied RadiologyTension pneumocephalus secondary to a dural tearhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Digital-Portals/CT-Community/Tension-pneumocephalus-secondary-to-a-dural-tear.aspx<p>A male patient who suffered a case of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) sustained a trivial fall during rehabilitation and developed unilateral limb weakness. A subsequent computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a tension pneumocephalus due to a right frontal bone fracture. The patient underwent a frontal sinus repair and external ventricular drainage, followed by insertion of a right ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. </p>Monday, 28 Mar 2011 16:06:56 GMT