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Acute hydrocephalus in infectious spinal disorder.

R Firsching1, K E Richard, F Thun

  • 1Neurosurgical Clinic, Cologne University Hospital, West Germany.

Neurosurgical Review
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Infectious spinal disorders can cause increased intracranial pressure. Prompt treatment, like external ventricular drainage, can improve outcomes in these critical neurological conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Infectious spinal disorders are rare but can lead to serious complications.
  • Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is a critical concern in neurosurgical and neurological conditions.
  • Understanding the link between spinal infections and intracranial pressure is vital for patient management.

Observation:

  • Two cases of infectious spinal disorders presenting with increased intracranial pressure are detailed.
  • Case 1: A patient with spinal empyema experienced coma but improved with external ventricular drainage to reduce ICP.
  • Case 2: A patient with a cervical spine fracture and wound infection developed hydrocephalus and increased ICP six months post-trauma.

Findings:

  • External ventricular drainage effectively reduced intracranial pressure in a patient with spinal empyema.
  • Hydrocephalus can develop secondary to infectious spinal disorders, even with a significant delay post-trauma.
  • The pathogenesis of hydrocephalus in the context of infectious spinal disorders warrants further investigation.

Implications:

  • Early recognition and management of increased intracranial pressure are crucial in patients with spinal infections.
  • Spinal infections should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neurological decline and elevated ICP.
  • Further research into the mechanisms linking spinal infections to hydrocephalus may improve treatment strategies.

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