Stereotaxy in Brain Abscess
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 320-325, 1997.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Despite a reduction in the mortality of patients with brain abscess since the introduction antibiotics and computed tomography controversy persists as to the preferred method of treatment for this condition. Twenty two patients were treated by CT or MRI guided stereotactic aspiration or excision with appropriate antibiotic therapy. Thirteen patients who were treated by aspiration recieved a total of 6 to 8 weeks of antibiotic therapy. Eight patients who were treated by excision recieved a total of 1 to 2 weeks of antibiotic therapy. One patient was managed with biopsy followed by antibiotic therapy, but due to increase in size of abscess, open craniotomy was performed. Stereotaxy is a procedure with minimal morbidity and mortality. It should be considered in patients with small, multiple, or deep-seated abscesses, in those who are poor operative candidates, and in those who have failed prior therapy. Stereotactic excision may be considered in patients with small(< 20mm) superficially located abscesses.
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Assunto principal:
Biópsia
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Encéfalo
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Abscesso Encefálico
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Mortalidade
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Craniotomia
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Abscesso
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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