Literature DB >> 8799549

Postoperative subdural empyema caused by Propionibacterium acnes--a report of two cases.

G Critchley1, R Strachan.   

Abstract

Two patients with postoperative subdural empyema following burr hole evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma are reported, both caused by Propionibacterium acnes. The need to consider this diagnosis in patients developing recurrent symptoms after surgical drainage of chronic subdural haematoma is emphasized.

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Year:  1996        PMID： 8799549     DOI： 10.1080/02688699650040241

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Br J Neurosurg        ISSN： 0268-8697            Impact factor:   1.596


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1.  Activity of an antimicrobial hydrocephalus shunt catheter against Propionibacterium acnes.

Authors:  Roger Bayston; Litza Vera; Waheed Ashraf
Journal:  Antimicrob Agents Chemother       Date:  2010-09-13       Impact factor: 5.191

2.  Fatal subdural empyema following pyogenic meningitis.

Authors:  Seok Ki Lee; Seok Won Kim
Journal:  J Korean Neurosurg Soc       Date:  2011-03-31
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