Epidural empyema following nBCA embolization of the middle meningeal artery for the treatment of a chronic subdural hematoma

Chronic subdural hematomas (CSDHs) are a common neurosurgical disease for which middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization is emerging as an attractive and efficacious endovascular treatment modality. We present the first known case of a epidural abscess that resulted following MMA embolization for...

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2022-12, p.1-4
Main Authors: Samarage, Hasitha Milan, Harary, Maya, Morales, Jose, Kaneko, Naoki, Kim, Won
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Language:English
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Summary:Chronic subdural hematomas (CSDHs) are a common neurosurgical disease for which middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization is emerging as an attractive and efficacious endovascular treatment modality. We present the first known case of a epidural abscess that resulted following MMA embolization for a left-sided CSDH that required evacuation and washout through a craniotomy. Intracranial infections can be a potentially devastating complication from MMA embolization in this patient population.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/02688697.2022.2159927