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Otogenic brain abscess: management by otologist.

R Syal1, H Singh, K K Duggal

  • 1Neuro-otology Unit, Department of Neuro-surgery, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. rajans@sgpgi.ac.in

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Transmastoid drainage offers a successful single-stage treatment for otogenic brain abscesses, avoiding repeated procedures and reducing patient morbidity. Advanced imaging aids in diagnosis and management.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Otogenic brain abscesses account for a significant proportion of cases in both adults (50%) and children (25%).
  • Current neurosurgical interventions include repeated burr hole drainage or complete excision, each with associated limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of the transmastoid drainage route for managing brain abscesses.
  • To present a novel technique and discuss its advantages over existing methods.

Main Methods:

  • Ten patients with brain abscesses underwent surgery at two institutions.
  • Diagnostic imaging included computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).
  • Abscess drainage was performed via a transmastoid approach.

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Main Results:

  • Eight patients were treated for both ear disease and brain abscess in a single surgical intervention.
  • Two patients required subsequent excision of residual brain abscess by neurosurgical colleagues.
  • The transmastoid drainage technique demonstrated successful management of otogenic brain abscesses.

Conclusions:

  • Transmastoid drainage is an effective single-stage treatment for mastoid disease and associated brain abscesses.
  • This approach can reduce morbidity compared to repeated needling and may facilitate subsequent excision if necessary.
  • DWI and MRS are valuable adjuncts in the diagnosis and management of brain abscesses.