title: Brain abscess following the insertion of skull tongs.
abstract: Brain abscess is an uncommon complication of the insertion of skull tongs. The two cases reported demonstrate the difficulty that may occur in diagnosis and the high mortality associated with this complication.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation