[Sinus infection and diving (a case of cerebral empyema)].
Intracranial complications following swimming or diving accidents are exceptional. A recent observation of a cerebral empyema in a 15-year old boy, with neurological sequellae was an opportunity the clarify the issue. Apart from the rapidity of the neurological signs, two points drew our attention: bacteriology, with a predominance of anaerobic germs; and the problem of therapy, both for the timing of neurosurgery and for the role of anticoagulants in venous thrombosis.
Buisson
P
P
Franco-Allemande des Cliniques Universitaires ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Reim.
Darsonval
V
V
Dubin
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D004242:Diving / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000209:etiology*
Infection sinusienne et plongée (à propos d'un empyème cérébral).