Clinical analysis and results of operative treatment of 41 brain abscesses

In this study, 41 cases of cerebral abscess operated on in our clinics between 1977 and 1986 were investigated retrospectively. The surgical strategy and the factors affecting the mortality rate were discussed. It was confirmed that the most important factor affecting the mortality rate was the cons...

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Published in:Neurosurgical review 1991-01, Vol.14 (4), p.279-282
Main Authors: YILDIZHAN, A, PASAOGLU, A, OZKUL, M. H, ARAL, O, OZKUL, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Brain Abscess - diagnostic imaging
Brain Abscess - surgery
Child
Female
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neurosurgery
Postoperative Complications - diagnostic imaging
Retrospective Studies
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:In this study, 41 cases of cerebral abscess operated on in our clinics between 1977 and 1986 were investigated retrospectively. The surgical strategy and the factors affecting the mortality rate were discussed. It was confirmed that the most important factor affecting the mortality rate was the consciousness level of patients in the preoperative period. The importance of computed tomography (CT) for early diagnosis and management of brain abscess is stressed.
ISSN:0344-5607
1437-2320
DOI:10.1007/BF00383262