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Tension Pneumocephalus Following Balloon Sinuplasty.

Justin P McCormickJonathan RaskinJivianne T Lee
Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2021)
Balloon sinus dilation (BSD) is a common method of relieving sinus outflow obstruction. With the rising utilization of BSD, increasing numbers of BSD-related complications have also been reported. Here, we report a case of pneumocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid leak following BSD of the frontal sinus. Additionally, a review of the literature regarding BSD complications was performed.
Keyphrases
  • cerebrospinal fluid
  • risk factors
  • working memory
  • functional connectivity