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[Decompressive craniotomy in herpes simplex encephalitis].

D Stula, H R Müller, A Lévy

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |June 16, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Decompressive craniotomy offers a vital treatment for herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) when medical options fail. This surgical intervention, alongside antiviral and steroid therapy, led to significant neurological recovery in two patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurosurgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) can cause severe neurological deficits.
    • Space-occupying lesions in the temporal lobe are a hallmark of severe HSE.
    • Medical management alone may be insufficient for controlling intracranial pressure in HSE.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of decompressive craniotomy in managing severe herpes simplex encephalitis.
    • To assess the role of advanced neuroimaging in surgical decision-making for HSE.

    Main Methods:

    • Two patients with HSE underwent decompressive craniotomy and brain biopsy.
    • Patients received Ara A (vidarabine) and methylprednisolone post-operatively.
    • Cranioplasty was performed six months after the initial surgery.

    Main Results:

    • Both patients showed impressive improvement in neurological deficits, including aphasia and hemiparesis.
    • Massive neurological deficits resolved almost completely within weeks.
    • Computertomography was instrumental in diagnosing the condition and guiding surgical intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Decompressive craniotomy with dural dilatation is a decisive therapeutic option for HSE unresponsive to medical treatment.
    • Early surgical intervention, guided by neuroimaging, can lead to substantial neurological recovery in HSE patients.

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