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Management of cerebral abscess with large ventricular septal defect in rural area: a case report

Donny Argie1, Patrick Putra Lukito1, Sugi Deny Pranoto Soegianto2

  • 1Department of Surgery sub Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, RSUD WZ Johannes Kupang, Universitas Nusa Cendana, East Nusa Tenggara 85111, Indonesia.

Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|January 2, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Cerebral abscess is a rare but serious complication in children with cyanotic heart disease. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving outcomes in these complex cases.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Cerebral abscess is an uncommon yet severe complication associated with cyanotic heart disease.
  • The condition carries a high case fatality rate, necessitating a comprehensive, multidisciplinary management strategy.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of a 6-year-old boy diagnosed with a cerebral abscess.
  • The patient also had a significant ventricular septal defect.

Findings:

  • The cerebral abscess was successfully treated surgically.
  • Treatment was administered in a rural healthcare setting with limited resources, highlighting the adaptability of care.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering cerebral abscess in pediatric patients with cyanotic heart disease, even in resource-limited environments.
  • Timely diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving patient prognosis and reducing mortality associated with this rare complication.

Keywords:
cerebral abscessneuroinfectionneurosurgeryventricular septal defect

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