# Pneumorrhachis as a complication of a severe pressure ulcer: An unique case report

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of pneumorrhachis, where air was found in the spinal canal of a patient suspected of having sepsis.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in the incidental discovery of pneumorrhachis as a complication of a severe pressure ulcer.

## Key findings

- Pneumorrhachis was found in a patient with a severe pressure ulcer.
- The condition was not causing symptoms and was an incidental finding.
- The case highlights the importance of considering pneumorrhachis in patients with pressure ulcers.

## Abstract

Pneumorrhachis is a medical condition that refers to the presence of air within the spinal canal. Many circumstances, including trauma, infection, or medical procedures, might lead to this syndrome.In some cases, pneumorrhachis may not cause any symptoms and can resolve on its own. However, it can also be associated with more severe underlying conditions, such as spinal fractures, spinal infections, or underlying lung pathologies that lead to air escaping into the spinal canal. In this case we report an incidental finding of pneumorrhachis in a patient who came to our attention for suspected sepsis.