Neuroendoscopy for treatment of multilocular brain abscess in children

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: Multilocular brain abscess in children is a serious neurosurgical emergency and remains a serious, life-threatening disease. This study evaluated the role of neuroendoscopy in treating multilocular brain abscess in children. METHODS: Between January 2002 and June 2007, 16 children with multilocular brain abscess underwent an operation using a pure endoscopic procedure. RESULTS: Increased intracranial pressure was relieved after operation in the 16 patients. CT/MRI after operation showed the abscess cavities disappeared and only the residual abscess walls existed in the 16 patients. Fourteen patients were followed up for 6 months to 5 years after surgery. Abscess walls disappeared in 13 patients and abscess recurred only in 1 patient. CONCLUSIONS: Neuroendoscopy for treatment of multilocular brain abscess is safe and effective in children.［Chin J Contemp Pediatr, 2009, 11 (1):41-43］