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Hyperbaric oxygen for intracranial abscess

Edward O Tomoye1, Richard E Moon2

  • 1University of North Texas Health Science Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas U.S.

Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine : Journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc
|March 1, 2021
PubMed

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Intracranial abscesses (ICA) are serious infections. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) offers a low-risk, beneficial adjunct treatment for selected patients, improving outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Intracranial abscess (ICA) encompasses cerebral abscess, subdural empyema, and epidural empyema.
  • These conditions share common diagnostic, therapeutic, and etiological pathways.
  • Infections can arise from contiguous spread (sinusitis, otitis, dental), hematogenous seeding, or trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the risk-benefit ratio of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) as an adjunct treatment for intracranial abscesses.
  • To determine the suitability of HBO2 in managing complex intracranial infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and clinical data on intracranial abscess management.
  • Analysis of the safety profile and efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) in similar conditions.
  • Assessment of risk factors and patient selection criteria for HBO2 therapy.

Main Results:

  • Intracranial abscesses are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) is a minimally invasive procedure with a low complication rate.
  • The risk-benefit analysis suggests that HBO2 is favorable for selected patients.

Conclusions:

  • Adjunct hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) is recommended for specific patients diagnosed with intracranial abscess.
  • The low-risk profile of HBO2 supports its consideration in the multimodal treatment of ICAs.
  • Further research may elucidate optimal protocols for HBO2 in neurosurgical infections.
Keywords:
hyperbaric oxygen therapyintracranial abscess

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