Septic cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis: a review of 35 cases.
J Indian Med Assoc
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1992 Nov; 90(11): 290-2
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in English
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| ID: sea-99319
ABSTRACT
Thirty-five cases of septic cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis seen over the past 5 years are reviewed. Of these 80% were secondary to infection of the medial 1/3rd of the face. In more than 2/3rds of the cases the infecting organism was Staphylococcus aureus. Even with appropriate antibiotic therapy the overall mortality was 34.3%.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Sinus Thrombosis, Intracranial
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Staphylococcal Infections
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Cavernous Sinus
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Child
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Child, Preschool
Type of study:
Observational study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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