Symptomatic subcutaneous emphysema following lumboperitoneal shunt placement: illustrative case

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Tomoya Sofue · Ohnishi Neurological Center

Megumi Chatani · Ohnishi Neurological Center

Norio Miyoshi · Ohnishi Neurological Center

Kenkichi Takahashi · Ohnishi Neurological Center

Shinji Yamamoto · Ohnishi Neurological Center

Yoshihiro Kuga · Ohnishi Neurological Center

Hiroyuki Ohnishi

Abstract

In thin patients, LP shunt catheters should be placed in deeper layers to minimize dead space and prevent air retention. In addition, care must be taken to release subcutaneous air before wound closure, especially in procedures performed in the lateral decubitus position. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25584.

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Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances

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Published in: Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons

Volume 10, Issue 14

DOI: 10.3171/case25584

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Symptomatic subcutaneous emphysema following lumboperitoneal shunt placement: illustrative case

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