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Interhemispheric subdural empyema--case report.

S Stephanov·A H Sidani·J J Amacker
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We report a case of interhemispheric subdural empyema following a meningoencephalitis. Ten days after the beginning of his illness a CT scan showed a left interhemispheric subdural empyema with a low density collection, a faintly enhancing rim, multiple very small cortical abscesses and brain edema. The empyema was successfully treated by the direct introduction of a catheter into the left interhemispheric subdural space via a single posterior frontal parasagittal burr hole, irrigation with saline, aspiration of the empyema, and removal of the catheter at the end of operation.

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Brain AbscessEmpyema, SubduralHumansMaleMiddle AgedSuctionTomography, X-Ray ComputedTrephiningCase ReportsJournal Article

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S Stephanov, A H Sidani, J J Amacker. 2001. Interhemispheric subdural empyema--case report.. https://doi.org/10.1024/1023-9332.7.5.229

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