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Morris Z. Effron, MD; F. Owen Black, MD; Denise Shamrock Burns, RN

Arch Otolaryngol. 1981;107(9):579-580.

Abstract
• Postoperative CSF otorrhea has been managed successfully by controlled CSF drainage using an intrathecal catheter system. Our patient experienced tension pneumocephalus as a result of this treatment modality. The diagnosis of this potentially lethal complication is discussed to stress the need for early recognition and prompt treatment.

(Arch Otolaryngol 1981;107:579-580)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Otolaryngology, the Eye and Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Feb 20, 1981.

Reprint requests to the Eye and Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh, 230 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Dr Effron).

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