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Pneumorrhachis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Pneumorrhachis
Tree Number(s)
C10.228.854.583
Unique ID
D063205
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D063205
Scope Note
Presence of air or gas within the spinal canal cavity (EPIDURAL SPACE; or SUBARACHNOID SPACE). It may result from traumatic injuries, emphysema, infection and other conditions. It can also develop as a complication of various SURGICAL PROCEDURES (e.g., MYELOGRAPHY).
Entry Term(s)
Pneumorrhachis, Epidural
Pneumorrhachis, Subarachnoid
Previous Indexing
Emphysema (1994-2012)
Public MeSH Note
2013
History Note
2013
Date Established
2013/01/01
Date of Entry
2012/07/03
Revision Date
1955/01/01
Pneumorrhachis Preferred
Pneumorrhachis, Epidural Narrower
Pneumorrhachis, Subarachnoid Narrower
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