Case report reveals that cervical CSF leakage can cause acute hydrocephalus, suggesting imaging is crucial in emergencies.
What is already known:Postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage after cervical spine surgery is rare but can lead to serious neurological complications.What is new in the current study:We present a rare case of acute hydrocephalus caused by postoperative cervical CSF collection, highlighting the importance of combined cranial and cervical imaging in the emergency setting.
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