Iatrogenic post‑surgical tension pneumosyrinx—a first reported case

This case report describes a rare complication following spinal tumor surgery, where air gets trapped within the spinal cord, causing neurological issues. The patient experienced sudden paralysis due to a 'tension pneumosyrinx,' which means trapped air was compressing the spinal cord. Surgical decompression was required to release the trapped air and relieve pressure on the spinal cord, leading to gradual neurological recovery.

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  This is the first reported case of post-operative tension pneumosyrinx following resection of an intradural intramedullary spinal tumor.
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  The patient developed a tension pneumosyrinx post-operatively, leading to sudden onset paraplegia.
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  Surgical decompression of the pneumosyrinx resulted in a gradual neurological recovery for the patient.