undergoing rod placement for thoracolumbar scoliosis. Both computed tomography and
magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed diffuse pneumocephalus and infra-and
supratentorial hemorrhages. The pedicular screw tracts were analyzed with computed
tomography and misplacement of a screw was noticed. It was thought that inadvertent dural
injury had occurred at the time of insertion. The patient was re-operated and the dural tear …