====== Iatrogenic pseudomeningocele ======
 

Iatrogenic [[pseudomeningocele]] is a common complication of cranial surgeries. 

Pseudomeningocele may result after brain surgery, spine surgery, or brachial plexus avulsion injury, ([[preganglionic injury]]).

Pseudomeningocele as unintended “incidental” durotomy: 0.7–2% 
((Goodkin R, Laska LL. Unintended 'Incidental' Durotomy During Surgery of the Lumbar Spine: Medicolegal Implications. Surg Neurol. 1995; 43:4-14))
(may appear similar radiographically to a spinal epidural abscess (SEA), but post-op SEA often enhances, is more irregular, and is associated with muscle edema).

Pseudomeningocele is a cause of [[Failed back surgery syndrome]].

====== Guidelines ======

[[Iatrogenic pseudomeningocele Guidelines]].