TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - "Head to Head": Pneumocephalus as a complication of soccer
JO  - International journal of emergency medicine
A1  - Francis, Eamon C.
A1  - Quinn, Eimhear
A1  - Ryan, John
SP  - 46
EP  - 46
VL  - 6
IS  - 1
N2  - BACKGROUND: Pneumocephalus is uncommon in craniofacial trauma and a rare occurrence in non-contact sports. It may be asymptomatic or present with signs of increased intracranial pressure and the majority of cases will resolve with conservative management. However, there should be a high index of clinical suspicion to recognise, diagnose, and manage it appropriately, as complications may be fatal.     FINDINGS: To our knowledge, this is the first case report of pneumocephalus secondary to a "minor" head injury during a soccer match.     CONCLUSION: We outline the management of this condition and highlight signs that should generate a high index of suspicion.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1865-1372
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1865-1380-6-46
ID  - ref1
ER  -