Subdural empyema: a case for individualized treatment-preliminary report of an ongoing prospective study

A study of patients presenting with subdural empyema is being carried out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Science. So far, fifteen patients have been studied and results evaluated. Each case has been studied on individual merit decision taken as regards to the best treatment to the best treatment. It is concluded that because of thick widespread pus, craniotomy is the procedure of choice and that burr hole only is insufficient in cases with widespread pus around the brain

Surgical management of lumbar spinal stenosis in elderly

Eighteen elderly patients aged 75-84 years had lumber spine decompression for spinal stenosis. Presentation and management are discussed and clinical results reported. There was no age related complication. Excellent results were obtained in seventy% of the cases with complete relief of symptoms. The results are gratifying and quality of life is considerably improved without any significant postoperative complications. It is concluded that chronological age should not be considered as a contraindication to spinal surgery in the elderly

Incidence of jaundice by anti-tuberculous drugs in patients suffering from tuberculosis

Incidence of jaundice due to anti-tuberculous drugs in patients, suffering from tuberculosis, is presented. Jaundice in the first months of therapy in majority of patients [67%], and cleared in two weeks after stopping the treatment [76%]. Jundice was more common in females [7.64%], as compared to males [4.48%], with overall incidence of 5.8%. 9% of patients, who developed jaundice, died