Delayed post-traumatic subdural empyema.
A case of subdural empyema is reported, treated through a frontal bone flap, with exenteration of the infected frontal sinus at operation, and subdural instillation of antibiotics for 48 hours postoperatively. Diagnostic findings are reviewed, and the likelihood of anaerobic infection this case and similar cases discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001442:Bacteroides Infections; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005673:Fusobacterium / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008578:Meninges; D013290:Streptococcal Infections; D013355:Subdural Space; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications*