article = {SCR-2021-12-103}
title = {Pneumorrhachis: A Rare Prognostic Lesson}
journal = {Surgical Case Reports}
year = {2021}
issn = {2613-5965}
doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2021.12.03}
url = {https://www.sciencerepository.org/pneumorrhachis-a-rare-prognostic_SCR-2021-12-103 
author = {Rosa Sun,Imran Haq,}
keywords = {Pneumorrhachis, trauma, prognostication}
abstract ={Objective: We present a case of poly-traumatic epidural pneumorrhachis of an 87-year-old gentleman who had unremarkable neurology on presentation. We give an overview of aetiology and indications for intervention in pneumorrhachis.
Background: Pneumorrhachis is the presence of air within the spinal canal, aetiologically it is widely variable though its observation in practice is rare. 
Methods: Descriptive. 
Results: We show figures illustrating CT images of pneumorrhachis at C3/4 level. The patient underwent progressive neurological deterioration over the course of four days on intensive care, and subsequently passed away. 
Conclusion: The presence of pneumorrhachis is well known to be associated with poor prognosis, and in our case predicted his subsequent neurological decline despite initial presentation. The presence of pneumorrhachis also serves as an important clue for hidden injuries.}