Predictors of outcome of subdural empyema in children.

CONCLUSIONS: Prompt diagnosis and immediate intervention is the goal of management of SDE, especially in children as a delay in diagnosis can result in unconsciousness and secondary complications such as CVT and infarction, which adversely affect outcome.
PMID: 31370020 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Neurosurgical Focus - July 31, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Konar S, Gohil D, Shukla D, Sadashiva N, Uppar A, Bhat DI, Srinivas D, Arimappamagan A, Devi BI Tags: Neurosurg Focus Source Type: research