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Review
. 2013 Aug 14;5(6):54-9.
doi: 10.5539/gjhs.v5n6p54.

Subdural empyema in children

Mohammed A Hendaus  1
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Review

Subdural empyema in children

Mohammed A Hendaus. Glob J Health Sci. .

Abstract

Subdural Empyema in infants and children might be life threatening if not managed properly. A search of the Pub Med database was carried out using a combination of the following terms: Subdural empyema, children, and management. Neurosurgical textbooks were reviewed as well. The prevalence, etiology, clinical features, investigations and management of SDE are reviewed in this article. Conservative management with antibiotics and follow up imaging is recommended if there are no focal deficits, change in mental status or if the patient is responding well to antibiotics. Alternatively, craniotomy is warranted in addition to antibiotics therapy. The surgeon might opt for burr holes in case the patient is frail or in septic shock.

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T2-Dark fluid MRI showing left temporal extra-axial collection (10 mm) in a newborn
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