Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Subdural empyema complicating sinusitis]

E Saiag1, D Steir, M Michowitz

  • 1Medical Corps, Israel Defence Forces.

Harefuah
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Author Correction: The root meristem is shaped by brassinosteroid control of cell geometry.

Nature plants·2022
Same author

The root meristem is shaped by brassinosteroid control of cell geometry.

Nature plants·2021
Same author

Auxin requirements for a meristematic state in roots depend on a dual brassinosteroid function.

Current biology : CB·2021
Same author

Use of Vicryl mesh to support the esophageal wall after circular myotomy (Livaditis procedure) in long-gap esophageal atresia - an experimental study.

Pediatric surgery international·2013
Same author

Quantitative monitoring of multi-donor chimerism: a systematic, validated framework for routine analysis.

Bone marrow transplantation·2009
Same author

Abnormalities of the axial and proximal appendicular skeleton in adults with Laron syndrome (growth hormone insensitivity).

Skeletal radiology·2007
Same journal

[Tennis Elbow Among Players].

Harefuah·2026
Same journal

[Internal Medicine - My Mission].

Harefuah·2026
Same journal

[Treatment of Morbid Obesity in Israel: GLP-1 Agonists Versus Bariatric Surgery - Clinical and Economic Aspects].

Harefuah·2026
Same journal

[Baby steps: Post-operative Treatment Recommendations for Pediatric Tracheostomy in Israel].

Harefuah·2026
Same journal

[Mastoiditis Caused by Fusobacterium Necrophorum: an Unusual Pathogen in a Well-Known Disease].

Harefuah·2026
Same journal

[Cochlear Implantation in Single-Sided Deafness - Six Years of Follow-Up from Diagnosis and Consistent Use, Through Dedicated and Creative Auditory Learning, to the Development of Bilateral Central Processing Abilities].

Harefuah·2026
See all related articles

A rare case of subdural empyema (SDE) in a boy with paranasal sinusitis highlights the importance of early diagnosis. Prompt surgical drainage and antibiotics led to a full recovery without lasting neurological issues.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Subdural empyema (SDE) is a rare but serious complication of paranasal sinusitis, accounting for approximately 20% of localized intracranial infections.
  • Early recognition and prompt intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 14-year-old boy presented with symptoms including fever, headache, vomiting, and seizures, indicative of complicated sinusitis.
  • Imaging revealed paranasal sinusitis with an air leak and subsequently, an interhemispheric subdural empyema.
  • The patient developed left hemiparesis despite initial antibiotic treatment.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention via frontal craniotomy successfully drained a large purulent collection.
  • A 4-week course of intravenous antibiotics facilitated complete recovery without neurological sequelae.

Related Experiment Videos

  • This case underscores the effectiveness of combined surgical and antibiotic management.

    • Implications:

    • A high index of suspicion for SDE in patients with sinusitis and neurological symptoms is essential for timely diagnosis.
    • Modern diagnostic tools and aggressive treatment strategies have significantly reduced mortality rates for SDE to 5-10%.
    • Prompt management can prevent long-term neurological deficits associated with intracranial infections originating from paranasal sinuses.