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[Acute purulent meningitis of traumatic origin. 16 cases]
Abstract:
The current frequency of road accidents leads to the necessity to seek a possible head injury in the past history of patients suffereing from acute purulent meningitis. This investigation must be all the more assiduous in the presence of a meningitis which is pneumococcal in origin and recurrent. Rhinorrhoea is a sign of primary importance. Tomography of the frontal and sagittal views of the skul remains of value. Radio-isotope studies of the CSF happile make up for the deficiencies of radiological examination, without providing an infallible means for the detection of osteomeningitis defects. The authors report their findings and therapeutic results in 16 patients collected in a series of 162 cases of acute purulent meningitis.
Insights
Investigating past head injuries is crucial for patients with acute purulent meningitis, especially pneumococcal and recurrent cases. Early detection of potential trauma aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- High incidence of road accidents necessitates evaluating past head trauma in meningitis patients.
- Pneumococcal and recurrent meningitis cases require thorough investigation for underlying causes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between past head injuries and acute purulent meningitis.
- To assess diagnostic methods for identifying osteomeningitis defects in meningitis patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of 162 cases of acute purulent meningitis.
- Clinical examination focusing on rhinorrhoea.
- Skull tomography (frontal and sagittal views).
- Radio-isotope studies of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Main Results:
- Findings and therapeutic outcomes reported for 16 patients.
- Tomography and radio-isotope studies showed value but were not infallible for detecting osteomeningitis.
Conclusions:
- Past head injury evaluation is important in acute purulent meningitis, particularly pneumococcal and recurrent forms.
- Rhinorrhoea is a significant indicator.
- Radiological and radio-isotope methods aid diagnosis but have limitations.