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Conservative treatment for multilocular empyema. Case report

C Peri1, M Dinu

  • 1Neurosurgical Clinic, G. Marinescu Hospital, Bucharest.

Romanian Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry = Revue Roumaine De Neurologie Et Psychiatrie
|July 1, 1994
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Summary

A patient with brain abscesses following sinus surgery recovered with conservative antibiotic treatment. This case highlights successful management of intracranial suppuration without surgical intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Intracranial suppuration, particularly brain abscesses, can arise from contiguous infections.
  • Otorhinolaryngological (ORL) procedures, such as frontal sinus punctures, carry a risk of secondary intracranial complications.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old patient developed right hemisphere suppuration and neurological decline (loss of consciousness, left hemiplegia) post-ORL puncture.
  • CT scans revealed multiple intracranial empyemas, contraindicating immediate surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Conservative management with prolonged antibiotic therapy, including third-generation cephalosporins, led to a significant reduction and eventual disappearance of intracranial septic collections.
  • The patient demonstrated marked clinical improvement, with recovery after one year of treatment, though residual epilepsy persisted.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the efficacy of a conservative, antibiotic-focused approach in managing complex intracranial empyemas when surgery is not feasible.
  • Successful non-surgical resolution of brain abscesses emphasizes the importance of appropriate antibiotic selection and duration.
  • The management of post-procedural intracranial infections requires careful monitoring and tailored therapeutic strategies.

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