Subdural empyema
Subdural empyema | |
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An abscess that has let to an intracranial subdural empyema as seen on CT |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Subdural empyema from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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