Türk Nöroşirürji Dergisi
1990 , Vol 1 , Num 4
Treatment of Multiple Cerebral Abscess
Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Nöroşirürji ve Mikrobioloji Anabilim Dalları, Ankara
Successful treatment of multiple cerebral abscess caused by nocardia in a case which had mitral valce prothesis is presented and relevant literature is reviewed. Early diagnosis and surgical drainage with appropriate antibiotic treatment will reduce mortality. CT is important in diagnosis and following up the patient during the treatment. In this presented case successful treatment was achieved by using trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole combination for one month after aspiration.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
Mitral valve replacement. multiple cerebral nocardia abscesses, trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole combination