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Brain abscess: Current management

Hernando Alvis Miranda1, Sandra Milena Castellar-Leones, Mohammed Awad Elzain

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Cartagena, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
|November 1, 2013
PubMed

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Brain abscess (BA) is a serious brain infection requiring specialized neurosurgical skills. This review covers current knowledge on BA epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management to improve patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Brain abscess (BA) is a focal brain infection originating as cerebritis and developing into a pus collection within a capsule.
  • Distinguishing BA from parameningeal infections like epidural abscess and subdural empyema is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current concepts of brain abscess (BA).
  • To cover epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of BA.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current concepts on brain abscess.

Main Results:

  • Brain abscess presents diagnostic and management challenges for neurosurgeons.
  • Effective management requires integrated clinical, pharmacological, and surgical expertise.

Conclusions:

  • Brain abscess, though infrequent, is a potentially devastating infection.
  • Comprehensive understanding and management are vital for favorable patient prognosis.
Keywords:
Brain abscessneuroinfectionneurosurgery

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