Maximal medical therapy in extensive subdural empyema of the brain and spinal cord

IF 0.1 Q4 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Fotis G. Souslian, Tariq Janjua, L. Moscote-Salazar
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Abstract

Severe subdural empyema (SDE) involving both the brain and spinal cord can be a life-threatening condition if not treated properly. We describe a malnourished patient with extensive spinal and intracranial SDE, whose poor prognosis prompted palliative care consultation. Surgical options were not possible. However, following maximal medical therapy, the patient's condition resolved completely in 1 year. This case highlights the important relationship between neurocritical care medical management and infection when surgical options are not possible.
大面积脑脊髓硬膜下积脓的最大限度药物治疗
如果治疗不当,涉及大脑和脊髓的严重硬膜下积脓(SDE)可能会危及生命。我们描述了一名营养不良的患者,患有广泛的脊髓和颅内SDE,其不良预后促使进行姑息治疗咨询。手术选择是不可能的。然而,经过最大限度的药物治疗,患者的病情在一年内完全缓解。该病例强调了当无法选择手术时,神经重症监护医疗管理与感染之间的重要关系。
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Journal of the Scientific Society
Journal of the Scientific Society MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-
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