Subdural Empyema, Other Intracranial Abscesses and HBOT

Subdural empyema and other intracranial or cerebral abscesses are usually caused by anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that function optimally in low oxygen concentrations). Surgical treatment options include aspiration, craniotomy and complete excision or craniotomy and marsupialisation. Unfortunately, normal brain tissue surrounding the abscess may be unavoidably damaged by such surgery. Fine needle aspiration of the abscesses is being performed with greater frequency to avoid this problem.

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