Ventricular Pneumocephalus with Meningitis after Lumbar Nerve Root Block

Lumbar nerve root block is a common modality used in the management of radiculopathy. Its complications are rare and usually minor. Despite its low morbidity, significant acute events can occur. Pneumocephalus is an accumulation of air in the intracranial space. It indicates a violation of the dura...

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Main Authors: Shin Ahn, Young Sang Ko, Kyung Soo Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/640185