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. 1987;1(2):179-83.
doi: 10.3109/02688698709035302.

Subdural empyema: a rational management plan. The case against craniotomy

C P Shearman  1 , P D Lees, J C Taylor
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Subdural empyema: a rational management plan. The case against craniotomy

C P Shearman et al. Br J Neurosurg. 1987.

Abstract

A review of the management of 34 patients with subdural empyema treated at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary has been undertaken. It is concluded that craniotomy has little part to play in the management of patients with this condition. With modern, improved antimicrobials and prompt burr hole lavage complete recovery should be obtained in the majority of cases. The treatment of the severely ill patient is discussed.

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  • Treatment of subdural empyema.
    Williams B. Williams B. Br J Neurosurg. 1987;1(4):523-4. doi: 10.3109/02688698708999650. Br J Neurosurg. 1987. PMID: 2908319 No abstract available.

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