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Intracranial hypotension and recurrent pleural effusion after snow-boarding injury: a manifestation of cerebrospinal fluid-pleural fistula. | LitMetric

AI Article Synopsis

  • * The study highlights the importance of early detection of a CSF-pleural fistula, as timely intervention can resolve symptoms and prevent serious complications like meningitis.
  • * A specific case is presented where a patient experienced headaches and pleural effusion post-surgery, leading to imaging that confirmed the CSF-pleural communication, which was then surgically repaired.

Article Abstract

Background Data: Intracranial hypotension causing postural headaches has been described after occult and postsurgical cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and rarely isolated lumbar punctures. The occurrence of a CSF-pleural communication is much rarer, and a high level of suspicion aids in prompt recognition.

Purpose: Early detection and anatomic delineation of the site of CSF-pleural fistula allows prompt intervention, results in resolution of symptoms and prevents the complication of meningitis.

Study Design: A case of intracranial hypotension with postural headaches is described after spinal surgery, with demonstration on computed tomography (CT) myelography of a rare CSF-pleural fistula.

Methods: The clinical presentation, postoperative intervention and imaging as well as laboratory data are presented.

Results: Chest X-ray showed recurrent pleural effusion after placement of chest tube, and serial head CT studies revealed decreasing ventricular size with development of severe headaches. Myelogram and CT postmyelogram demonstrate the CSF-pleural communication, allowing appropriate surgical repair.

Conclusion: Severe headaches with a recurrent pleural effusion after thoracic spinal surgery may indicate presence of a CSF-pleural fistula, an unusual complication of thoracic spinal surgery.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2004.09.009DOI Listing

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