Clinical Study of Intra Cranial Abscesses Managed By Emergency Burr Hole Aspiration and Follow Up.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 4
Abstract
32 cases of intra cranial Brain Abscess (BA) depending on CT (Computerised Tomography) scan imaging were treated by emergency aspiration by a single burr hole and application of antibiotics into the cavity of abscess, till two consecutive negative aspirations were obtained. A combination of loop diuretics and antibiotics in appropriate doses were also given. The mortality rate with the procedure was nil and the morbidity rate being 12.5%.No role of corticosteroids (CS) in the management of brain abscess. Thus, emergency aspiration was found to be an effective mode of surgical management of brain abscess.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. B. Hayagriva Rao M. Ch. , Dr. Kadali Satyavara Prasad M. S. M. Ch, Dr. Jammu Kodanda Ram M. S. , Dr. G. Santosh Kumar M. S. M. Ch.
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