Endoscopic Aspiration of Brain Abcess: A Case Report

Ahmed Al Azri¹, Sharad S Rajamani¹, Neeraj Salhotra^1, , Samit Biniwale¹ and Ahmed Tolba, Mahmood Al hatali¹

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgeon Khoula Hospital Muscat Oman

Cite this paper:
Ahmed Al Azri, Sharad S Rajamani, Neeraj Salhotra, Samit Biniwale and Ahmed Tolba, Mahmood Al hatali. Endoscopic Aspiration of Brain Abcess: A Case Report. American Journal of Medical Case Reports. 2020; 8(10):367-369. doi: 10.12691/ajmcr-8-10-13

Abstract

Treatment of brain abscess is still a subject of controversy. Simple therapeutic approaches like twist drill/burr hole aspiration with or without insertion of a drain are also quite effective. There are reports of encouraging results following endoscopic treatment. We are reporting our case treated by this endoscopic approach.

Keywords:
brain abscess

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