Abstract
A cerebral abscess developed in this 33-year-old man after a compound, comminuted skull fracture of the left temporoparietal region. This lesion failed to respond to standard management, which included subtotal excision and drainage. This case presented the unusual opportunity to externalize a cerebral abscess that had failed to respond to standard surgical treatment. The cerebral abscess healed rapidly by secondary intention. This may be a safe and effective option for an abscess that is walled off by granulation tissue and situated close to the cortical surface.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1091-1093 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Neurosurgery |
Volume | 99 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2003 |
Keywords
- Brain abscess
- Granulation tissue
- Penetrating wound