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Managing Pott's Puffy Tumor and Sinogenic or Otogenic Intracranial Empyema.

Source :
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports. Jul2024, Vol. 29 Issue 7, p1-12. 12p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article offers information on the increasing incidence of sinogenic and otogenic intracranial empyemas following the COVID-19 pandemic, reviewing their presentation, imaging, and treatment. Topics include the severe complications of bacterial rhinosinusitis or otomastoiditis leading to cerebritis and brain abscesses, the polymicrobial nature involving gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria, with a focus on Streptococcus anginosus group infections.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10823344
Volume :
29
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178145659