title: Brain abscess--then and now.
abstract: The varieties of brain abscess seen in Papua New Guinea are very much those seen by Sir William Macewen a century ago. A plea is made for early referral, and the essentials of surgical management are outlined.
mesh_terms: D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010219:Papua New Guinea; D012017:Referral and Consultation