EMPIEMA SUBDURAL: SERIE DE CASOS Y REVISIÓN DE LA LITERATURA
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Rev. Méd. La Paz
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El empiema subdural es una colección infectada que se produce entre la duramadre y la aracnoides, representa del 15 al 20% de las infecciones intracraneales localizadas; presenta un alto índice de morbimortalidad, por lo que el diagnóstico/tratamiento precoz son clave para un pronóstico funcional/vital adecuado, debiendo tener en cuenta la focalización neurológica, alteración del sensorio, fiebre, cefalea y vómitos como parámetros de alta sospecha. Presentamos una serie de casos que como menciona la literatura son consecuencia de falta o inadecuado manejo de patología infecciosa adyacente o sistémica, en población económicamente afectada.
Subdural empyema is an infected collection that occurs between the dura mater and the arachnoid, accounting for 15% to 20% of localized intracranial infections; It has a high morbidity and mortality rate, so early diagnosis / treatment are key to an adequate functional / vital prognosis, taking into account the neurological focus, sensory alteration, fever, headache and vomiting as parameters of high suspicion. We present a series of cases that, as mentioned in the literature, are a consequence of the lack or inadequate management of adjacent or systemic infectious pathology in an economically affected population.
Subdural empyema is an infected collection that occurs between the dura mater and the arachnoid, accounting for 15% to 20% of localized intracranial infections; It has a high morbidity and mortality rate, so early diagnosis / treatment are key to an adequate functional / vital prognosis, taking into account the neurological focus, sensory alteration, fever, headache and vomiting as parameters of high suspicion. We present a series of cases that, as mentioned in the literature, are a consequence of the lack or inadequate management of adjacent or systemic infectious pathology in an economically affected population.
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Vol. 25, No. 1