Optimization of bacterial diagnosis yield after needle aspiration in immunocompetent adults with brain abscesses.

de Lastours, Victoire

Optimization of bacterial diagnosis yield after needle aspiration in immunocompetent adults with brain abscesses. [electronic resource] - Neurosurgery Oct 2008 - 362-7; discussion 367-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1524-4040

10.1227/01.NEU.0000327024.00330.F2 doi


Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anti-Bacterial Agents--therapeutic use
Biopsy, Needle
Brain Abscess--diagnosis
Combined Modality Therapy
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
Neurosurgical Procedures--adverse effects
Postoperative Complications--etiology
Reoperation
Stereotaxic Techniques
Suction--methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome