Abstract
On day 5, after right upper lobectomy, the patient developed headache, confusion and right hemiparesis and there was clear fluid drainage from the chest tube. Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head showed gas in the ventricles and subarachnoid space. The fluid from the drain was positive for Beta-2 transferrin signifying cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula. Patient recovered completely with conservative management.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Brain / diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / diagnostic imaging
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery*
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
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Male
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Pneumocephalus / diagnostic imaging
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Pneumocephalus / etiology*
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Postoperative Complications* / diagnostic imaging
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Subdural Effusion / diagnostic imaging
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Subdural Effusion / etiology*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed