Endoscopy-assisted burr hole evacuation of subdural empyema.
A 71-year-old man developed a large multi-loculated subdural empyema following the evacuation of a chronic subdural haematoma. The pockets of pus were successfully evacuated endoscopically via the burr holes resulting in good recovery and no re-accumulation. The advantages of this technique and the difficulties encountered during this procedure are discussed.
Kirollos
R W
RW
Department of Neurosurgery, General Infirmary at Leeds, UK.
Tyagi
A K
AK
Boles
D M
DM
D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003399:Craniotomy; D004653:Empyema / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005436:Floxacillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013355:Subdural Space / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013492:Suppuration / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005436:Floxacillin