Meningitis and subdural empyema as complication of pterygomandibular space abscess upon tooth extraction [PDF]
, 2016 Complication of dental infections might be various and heterogeneous. The most common complications are represented by maxilar celulitis, canine space celulitis, infratemporal space celulitis, temporal celulitis and bacteremia. Among rarest complications
Cabello Serrano, Almudena +4 more
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Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 2022 Chronic calcified subdural empyema is an extremely rare complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt. The authors report two consecutive cases of chronic calcified subdural empyema, which are bilateral for the first one and unilateral right for the second ...
Louncény Fatoumata Barry +6 more
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Subdural Empyema Secondary to Severe Paranasal Sinusitis
Cureus, 2022 A 59-year-old female presented to the emergency department with an acute onset of unilateral facial droop and aphasia. Collateral information obtained from her family revealed a diagnosis of prolonged subacute bacterial sinusitis with initiation of ...
Kruti Ray, Justin Chu, M. I. Durrani
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Clinical Case Reports, 2022 Subdural empyema is a rare intracranial infection with an accumulation of purulent material between the dura and arachnoid matter. We report a case of 17 years old presented with an altered conscious level. CSF analysis showed increased WBCs.
Mostafa Meshref +7 more
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Salmonella Group D1 Subdural Empyema Mimicking Subdural Hematoma: A Case Report
Infection and Drug Resistance, 2022 Subdural empyema is caused by various pathogens. The most typical clinical presentation may include fever, headache, seizures, and altered consciousness. However, Salmonella infections are relatively rare.
Hao-Fang Lu, C. Yue, W. Kung
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Neonatal meningitis associated with osteomyelitis and epidural empyema. [PDF]
, 2013 Neonatal meningitis is a serious disease with significant mortality and morbidity. Its signs and symptoms are subtle, non-specific, atypical or absent.
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Subdural empyema, retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal space abscess: Unusual complications of chronic otitis media [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2012 Introduction. Otitic complications arise from expansion of the middle ear infection. Subdural empyema is a rare otitic complication, and both retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscesses have been described in just a few cases. Case report.
Erdevički Ljiljana +4 more
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Mycotic aneurysm presenting as subdural empyema: illustrative case
Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons, 2022 BACKGROUND Mycotic aneurysms (MAs) are rare intracranial pathologies. They are associated with spontaneous rupture, which is often the first presenting sign. Subarachnoid hemorrhage and intraparenchymal hemorrhage are the most common sequelae of ruptured
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Reducing the incidence of intraventricular catheter-related ventriculitis in the neurology-neurosurgical intensive care unit at a tertiary care center in St Louis, Missouri: An 8-year follow-up study [PDF]
, 2010 We reviewed the effect of 3 interventions to reduce the incidence of intraventricular catheter–related ventriculitis, conducted at a tertiary care center in St Louis, Missouri, during an 8-year period.
Craighead, Martha C +5 more
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Unusual case of spinal subdural empyema with ventriculitis managed conservatively with lumbar drain
BMJ Case Reports, 2022 It has long been believed that spinal subdural empyemas (SDEs) with neurological symptoms result in death if operative intervention is not performed. We present a case of addressing an extensive spinal SDE with a minimally invasive procedure: a bedside ...
Catherine Wassef, A. Johnson, J. Stone
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