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Pyogenic brain abscess managed by repeated elective aspiration.

U S Srinivasan1, R Gajendran, M J Joseph

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, 641041, India.

Neurology India
|October 9, 1999
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Repeated aspiration and antibiotics effectively treated brain abscess (37 cases). This surgical approach resulted in low mortality (2.7%) and morbidity (8.3%), avoiding corticosteroids.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Brain abscess is a serious intracranial infection.
  • Accurate staging, such as CT scan staging, is crucial for effective management.
  • Surgical intervention is often necessary for treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of repeated elective aspiration with intracavitary antibiotics for capsular stage brain abscess.
  • To determine the mortality and morbidity rates associated with this treatment approach.

Main Methods:

  • Treatment of 37 cases of capsular stage brain abscess using CT scan staging.
  • Repeated elective aspiration via burr hole with alternate-day intracavitary antibiotic application until two consecutive negative aspirations.
  • Administration of furosemide and antibiotics.

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  • Exclusion of corticosteroids from management.

    • Main Results:

    • A low mortality rate of 2.7% was observed.
    • A low morbidity rate of 8.3% was achieved.
    • The treatment protocol was effective in managing brain abscess.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeated elective aspiration is an effective surgical management strategy for brain abscess.
    • This method offers a favorable outcome with reduced mortality and morbidity.
    • Corticosteroid avoidance is noted in this successful treatment regimen.