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Two cases of spontaneous pneumocephalus following mastoid surgery are presented. In both cases a fistula from the mastoid ended blindly in an area of cerebritis without any definite abscess formation. Etiological factors are discussed with congenital dural defects suspected as the precipitating factor.
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Wortzman, G., Holgate, R.C. Pneumocephalus following mastoid surgery: A report of two cases. Neuroradiology 11, 103–105 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00345022
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