Sphenoid Sinus Barotrauma with Intracranial Air in Sella Turcica After Diving

We report the case of a diver who presented with air in the sella turcica after barotrauma to the sphenoid sinus during an ascent from a dive. To our knowledge, this is the first report of intracranial air after a barotrauma to the sphenoid sinus.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta radiologica (1987) 2006-10, Vol.47 (8), p.872-874
Hauptverfasser:	Tryggvason, G., Briem, B., Guðmundsson, Ó., Einarsdóttir, H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Air Barotrauma - diagnostic imaging Biological and medical sciences Diving - adverse effects Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Radiography Sella Turcica - diagnostic imaging Sphenoid Sinus - injuries
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Zusammenfassung:	We report the case of a diver who presented with air in the sella turcica after barotrauma to the sphenoid sinus during an ascent from a dive. To our knowledge, this is the first report of intracranial air after a barotrauma to the sphenoid sinus.
ISSN:	0284-1851 1600-0455
DOI:	10.1080/02841850600771494