Bilateral Chronic Subdural Hematoma Contaminated with Klebsiella Pneumoniae : An Unusual Case
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 397-400, 2009.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-79589
ABSTRACT
This article presents the case of a bilateral chronic subdural hematoma which was contaminated with Klebsiella pneumoniae and resulted in a life-threatening central nervous system infection. After repeated of bilateral burr-hole drainage, the patient became hyperpyrexic and drowsy. Suppuration within the subdural space was suspected and then the patient underwent bilateral fronto-temporo-parietal craniotomies, and pus was evacuated. Its cultures revealed Klebsiella pneumoniae. Intravenous meropenem was given for 6 weeks. He recovered completely. Microorganisms like Klebsiella pneumoniae may directly infect the subdural space with iatrogenic contamination.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Empyema, Subdural
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Subdural Space
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Suppuration
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Central Nervous System Infections
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Thienamycins
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Drainage
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Craniotomy
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Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
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Klebsiella
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Klebsiella pneumoniae
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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