Pediatric subdural empyema as a complication of meningitis: could CSF protein/CSF glucose ratio be used to screen for subdural empyema?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-020-03791-5
Abstract: Subdural empyema (SDE) is a rare condition which can appear secondary to meningitis in childhood, especially in infants. This study was planned to evaluate and compare clinical and laboratory features, treatment, and outcome of children… read more here.
Keywords: subdural empyema; treatment; bacterial meningitis; glucose ratio ... See more keywords
Incidence, predictors, and management of postoperative subdural empyema following chronic subdural hematoma evacuation: a population-based cohort study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-025-06561-0
Abstract: Subdural empyema (SDE) is a rare but potentially serious complication following chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) evacuation. This study aimed to establish the incidence of postoperative SDE, identify risk factors for its development, characterize the bacterial… read more here.
Keywords: following chronic; evacuation; subdural empyema; sde ... See more keywords
Pyogenic brain abscess and subdural empyema: presentation, management, and factors predicting outcome
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-018-1182-9
Abstract: PurposeTo describe the presentation and management of bacterial brain abscess and subdural empyema in adults treated at two tertiary centers. In addition, to identify factors that may predict a poor clinical outcome.MethodsA retrospective analysis of… read more here.
Keywords: subdural empyema; abscess subdural; brain abscess; presentation ... See more keywords
Subdural empyema as a complication of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2017.07.003
Abstract: Varón de 21 años con cefalea hemicraneal derecha, fiebre y rinorrea purulenta con diagnóstico de sinusitis maxilar derecha sin respuesta al tratamiento antibiótico. Revalorado tras más de 10 días de persistencia de síntomas, se realiza… read more here.
Keywords: odontogenic maxillary; subdural empyema; empyema complication; con ... See more keywords
Subdural Empyema in the Setting of Multimodal Intracranial Monitoring.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2016.10.133
Abstract: BACKGROUND Multimodal intracranial monitoring is becoming an increasingly common tool in the management of patients with traumatic brain injury. Although numerous reports detailing the benefits of such advanced monitoring exist in the literature, there is… read more here.
Keywords: multimodal intracranial; subdural empyema; intracranial pressure; monitoring ... See more keywords
Sinusitus with Subdural Empyema
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DOI: 10.1093/med/9780190617073.003.0030
Abstract: Subdural empyema is considered a neurosurgical emergency and, if found on neuroimaging, should prompt craniotomy for evacuation followed by broad spectrum antibiotics. In the setting of a patient with severe parenchymal swelling, a craniectomy may… read more here.
Keywords: subdural empyema; empyema; sinusitus subdural;
Subdural empyema complicated with intracranial hemorrhage in a postradiotherapy nasopharyngeal carcinoma patient: A case report and review of literature
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v6.i14.825
Abstract: The prevalence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is higher in southern China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan than in other areas in the world. Radiotherapy is an important part of treatment for NPC patients, especially those with… read more here.
Keywords: nasopharyngeal carcinoma; subdural empyema; intracranial hemorrhage; postradiotherapy ... See more keywords
Treatment of a subdural empyema complicated by intracerebral abscess due to Brucella infection
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DOI: 10.1590/1414-431x20165712
Abstract: A 55-year-old male presented with fever, stupor, aphasia, and left hemiparesis. A history of head trauma 3 months before was also reported. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging revealed slight contrast enhancement of lesions under the right… read more here.
Keywords: infection; subdural empyema; brucella; treatment subdural ... See more keywords
Intracranial Subdural Empyema During Long-term Chemotherapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Case Report
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DOI: 10.21873/invivo.13730
Abstract: Background/Aim: Although chemotherapy for colorectal cancer has advanced remarkably, long-term chemotherapy can lead to a variety of infections. However, if chemotherapy must be discontinued to control infection, there is a risk of progression of colorectal… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; long term; chemotherapy; intracranial subdural ... See more keywords
Subdural empyema caused by Morganella morganii
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_136_2020
Abstract: Background: Morganella morganii is a species of Gram-negative enteric rod found in normal human gut flora. Pathologically, this most often presents as urinary tract infections, wound infections, and bacteremia. It is highly uncommon for M.… read more here.
Keywords: morganella morganii; empyema; morganii; subdural empyema ... See more keywords
Parafalcine subdural empyema: The unresolved controversy over the need for surgical treatment
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_392_2019
Abstract: Background: Parafalcine subdural empyema (SDE) is a rare entity consisting of pus accumulating below the longitudinal sinus, between the falx cerebri and the arachnoid layer covering the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere. Its treatment… read more here.
Keywords: antibiotic therapy; treatment; empyema; empyema unresolved ... See more keywords