Healing of a brain abscess by secondary intention: Case report

Peter Georgius, Xavier K. Yu, Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld, Paul S. D'Urso

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1091-1093
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Neurosurgery
Volume99
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2003

Keywords

  • Brain abscess
  • Granulation tissue
  • Penetrating wound

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