Pneumocephalus: A Case Report and Mini-Review of Air Compressor - Induced Cases

Pruccoli G, Vania B, Pacca P, Pilloni G, Denina M, Silvestro E, Mignone F, Garazzino S and Scolfaro C

Department of Pediatrics, Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital, Turin, Italy
Department of Pediatric and Public Health Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
Postgraduate School of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital, Turin, Italy

^*Correspondance to: Giulia Pruccoli 

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Abstract:

Pneumocephalus is a rare event, commonly related to skull base, sinus, or open skull fractures due to head traumas. It is defined as the presence of air in the epidural, subdural, or subarachnoid space, within the brain parenchyma or ventricular cavities. Several cases of air compressor-induced pneumocephalus have been described in literature, including few cases in the pediatric age. We describe the case of a child with extended pneumocephalus caused by an air compressor gun and review the available literature on this topic. Our aim is to suggest a management strategy in clinical practice for pediatricians and neurosurgeons.

Keywords:

Pneumocephalus; Air compressor; Pneumocephalus management; Pediatric neurosurgery

Cite the Article:

Pruccoli G, Vania B, Pacca P, Pilloni G, Denina M, Silvestro E, et al. Pneumocephalus: A Case Report and Mini-Review of Air Compressor - Induced Cases. Clin Case Rep Int. 2022; 6: 1438.