Bilateral chronic subdural hematoma contaminated with Klebsiella pneumoniae : an unusual case.
This article presents the case of a bilateral chronic subdural hematoma which was contaminated with Klebsiella pneumoniae and resulted in a life-threatening central nervous system infection. After repeated of bilateral burr-hole drainage, the patient became hyperpyrexic and drowsy. Suppuration within the subdural space was suspected and then the patient underwent bilateral fronto-temporo-parietal craniotomies, and pus was evacuated. Its cultures revealed Klebsiella pneumoniae. Intravenous meropenem was given for 6 weeks. He recovered completely. Microorganisms like Klebsiella pneumoniae may directly infect the subdural space with iatrogenic contamination.
Bakar
Bulent
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Department of Neurosurgery, Kirikale University Faculty of Medicine, Kirikale, Turkey.
Sungur
Cem
C
Tekkok
Ismail Hakki
IH