| Title |
Subdural empyema in children
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Child's Nervous System, July 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s00381-018-3907-6 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Dattatraya Muzumdar, Naresh Biyani, Chandrashekhar Deopujari |
| Abstract |
Subdural empyema denotes the collection of purulent material in the subdural spaceand is commonly seen in infants and older children. In infants, the most common cause is bacterialmeningitis. In older children, sinusitis and otitis media are usually the source for subdural empyema. Theclinical symptomatology is varied and has a wide range including prolonged or recurrent fever, seizures,meningeal irritation, and raised intracranial pressure. It can mimic as well as complicate meningitis and aheightened clinical awareness is therefore paramount. The clinical profile, etiopathogenesis, imaging features and management of subdural empyema in children is discussed and the relevant literature is reviewed. Subdural empyema is a neurosurgical emergency and rapid recognition and treatment canavoid life-threatening complications. In most cases, surgical decompression through burr hole or craniotomyis warranted. Near complete evacuation of the purulent material and appropriate long-term intravenous antibiotics are necessary for a gratifying outcome. |
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