Management of subdural empyema: a series of 24 cases. Issue 11 (November 1987)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Miller, E S; Dias, P S; Uttley, D
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 50:Issue 11(1987)
• Page Start: 1415
• Page End: 1418
• Publication Date: 1987-11
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.50.11.1415
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : Twenty four cases of subdural empyema are reviewed. The overall mortality was 17%, 18 patients were managed by burr hole and five by craniotomy or craniectomy. Antibiotic therapy was commenced once pus had been evacuated. Infection of the paranasal and mastoid sinuses was the commonest aetiological factor. Aspiration of pus through burr holes is the recommended surgical procedure with low mortality and morbidity, when combined with early diagnosis and aggressive chemotherapy.