Isolated subarachnoid pneumorrhachis

Dolgun, Habibullah; Gürer, Bora; Sari, Onur; Şekerci, Zeki

doi:10.4103/0028-3886.76883

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“…Pneumorrhachis (presence of air within spinal canal) was seen during biopsy of a posterior mediastinal mass. [519] In another case, mixture of nonionic contrast, local anesthetic, and saline was injected in left paravertebral space to create a safe window for a posterior mediastinal mass. However, instead of filling the paravertebral space, the mixture went into the epidural space.…”

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Percutaneous computed tomography-guided aspiration and biopsy of intrathoracic lesions: Results of 265 procedures

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Context:Percutaneous computed tomography (CT)-guided needle aspiration and biopsy technique have developed over time as a method for obtaining tissue specimen. Although this is a minimally invasive procedure, complications do occasionally occur.Aims:The aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic yield and complications of 265 percutaneous CT-guided aspiration and biopsy procedures performed on various intrathoracic lesions.Settings and Design:Data of percutaneous CT-guided aspiration and biopsy procedures of intrathoracic lesions performed over a 4 year period were retrospectively analyzed.Subjects and Methods:Procedure details, radiological images, and pathological and microbiological reports were retrieved from radiology records and hospital information system. Technical success, diagnostic yield, and complication rates were calculated.Results:Total 265 procedures were performed for lung (n = 179), mediastinum (n = 73), and pleural lesions (n = 13). Diagnostic yield for lung, mediastinal, and pleural lesions was 80.7%, 74.2, and 75%, respectively, for core biopsy specimens. Major complication was noted in only one procedure (0.4%). Minor complications were noted in 13.6% procedures which could be managed conservatively.Conclusions:Percutaneous CT-guided aspiration and biopsy procedures for intrathoracic lesions are reasonably safe with good diagnostic yield. Complications are infrequent and conservatively managed in most of the cases.

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Percutaneous computed tomography-guided aspiration and biopsy of intrathoracic lesions: Results of 265 procedures

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“…The most common causes of pneumorrhachis are trauma and iatrogenic manipulations; other rare causes include respiratory complications, malignancies, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, inhalational drug abuse, diabetic ketoacidosis-associated emesis, degenerative disc disease, and spontaneous pneumorrhachis. 2) …”

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“…Pneumorrhachis is always seen after trauma and iatrogenic manipulations. 2 , 3) Wollf et al first used the term pneumocephalus in 1914. 4) Various conditions can cause pneumocephalus.…”

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Pneumocephalus and Pneumorrhachis after Spinal Surgery: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Karavelioğlu

Eser

Haktanır

2014

Neurol. Med. Chir.(Tokyo)

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Trauma is a common cause of pneumocephalus, or air in the cranial cavity, and of pneumorrhachis, or the presence of intraspinal air. After spinal surgery, occurrence of pneumocephalus, especially with pneumorrhachis, is extremely rare. We report the case of a patient who developed pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis after lumbar disc surgery and pedicle screw fixation. There was no cerebrospinal fluid leakage during surgery. On postoperative day 1, the patient complained of headache, nausea, and dizziness. Brain and lumbar computed tomography scans revealed pneumocephalus and pneumorrhachis. With conservative treatment, the patient's complaints resolved within 10 days.

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Epidural Pneumatosis Complicating Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia in a Patient With AIDS

Tomal

Shah

Schneider

2014

Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice

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Here, we report what is to our knowledge the first documented case of epidural pneumatosis in the setting of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. Epidural pneumatosis is defined by air in the epidural space. Its common pathophysiologic development is from air leaking from pneumomediastinum through intervertebral foramina, although other mechanisms exist. Our patient, an 18-year-old man with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, developed a striking epidural pneumatosis with associated pneumomediastinum as a complication of P jiroveci pneumonia. He was treated successfully with trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole and prednisone, and he experienced no sequelae from the epidural pneumatosis. In fact, epidural pneumatosis generally is regarded as a benign phenomenon.

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Isolated subarachnoid pneumorrhachis

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References 8 publications

Percutaneous computed tomography-guided aspiration and biopsy of intrathoracic lesions: Results of 265 procedures

Percutaneous computed tomography-guided aspiration and biopsy of intrathoracic lesions: Results of 265 procedures

Pneumocephalus and Pneumorrhachis after Spinal Surgery: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Epidural Pneumatosis Complicating Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia in a Patient With AIDS

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