Abstract
Introduction:
Subdural empyema is not commonly diagnosed in the developed world, occurring mostly after meningitis, sinusitis, trauma or surgery.
Discussion:
The diagnosis of subdural empyema constitutes a neurosurgical emergency, and surgical treatment is usually required to drain the collection and provide sufficient material to permit a microbiological diagnosis. The authors report a case of subdural empyema, which was somewhat atypical in the timing and nature of presentation and its microbiological features.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacteremia / complications
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Bacteremia / etiology
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / complications*
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Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / therapy
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Drainage / methods*
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Empyema, Subdural / complications
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Empyema, Subdural / microbiology*
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Empyema, Subdural / surgery
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Gastroenteritis / complications
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Gastroenteritis / microbiology
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Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial / complications*
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Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial / surgery
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Salmonella Infections / complications*
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Salmonella Infections / therapy
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Time Factors