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Pneumocephalus is a rare but potentially serious complication of spinal procedures, characterized by the presence of intracranial air. This report presents the case of a 40-year-old female who developed pneumocephalus following a lumbar epidural steroid injection. She presented to the emergency department with a persistent headache, blurred vision, and eye pain, which began shortly after the procedure.
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Spinal decompression is a common procedure in spinal, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery. While there are a number of known complications associated with it, pneumocephalus (air in the brain) is generally not a recognized complication postoperatively. However, in rare cases, it can occur as a result of spinal decompression surgery.
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