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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common risk factors in the development of subdural empyema are [[meningitis]], [[sinusitis]], [[otitis]], [[mastoiditis]], [[immunodeficiency]], head trauma, and [[lumbar puncture]]s. | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of subdural empyema are meningitis, sinusitis, otitis, mastoiditis, immunodeficiency, head trauma, and lumbar punctures.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for development of subdural empyema include:
- meningitis (particularly in infants)
- sinusitis
- mastoiditis
- immunodeficiency
- head trauma
- lumbar puncture
- neurosurgical procedures