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Brain abscess: an overview

Dattatraya Muzumdar1, Sukhdeep Jhawar, A Goel

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India. dmuzumdar@hotmail.com

International Journal of Surgery (London, England)
|November 20, 2010
PubMed

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Intracranial abscesses pose significant challenges despite advances in treatment. This study analyzes 289 surgically treated pyogenic brain abscess cases, reviewing etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Intracranial abscesses remain a significant clinical challenge, impacting patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Despite advancements in antibiotics and surgical techniques, effective management requires understanding the interplay between microbial virulence and host immune response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the experience of surgically treating 289 pyogenic brain abscess cases.
  • To provide an overview of intracranial abscesses concerning varied etiologies and locations.
  • To discuss the etiology, pathogenesis, radiological findings, and treatment modalities in light of current literature.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 289 surgically treated pyogenic brain abscess cases.
  • Comprehensive literature review on intracranial abscesses.

Main Results:

  • The study presents an analysis of surgically treated pyogenic brain abscess cases.
  • An overview of intracranial abscesses with diverse etiologies and locations is provided.

Conclusions:

  • Intracranial abscess management remains complex, necessitating a thorough understanding of causative factors and treatment options.
  • Further research and clinical experience are crucial for improving outcomes in brain abscess patients.

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