Brain abscess in the neonatal period
Montoya, F.; Contal, M.; Sibille, G.; Huret, C.; Frerebeau, P.; Bonnet, H.
Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 44(1): 35-38
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764 PMID: 3566443 Document Number: 287699
Cerebral abscess is considered as a rare lesion with severe prognosis in neonates. The present means of cerebral imaging allow for a better estimation of its frequency, a more precise diagnosis of the evolutive stage and the estimation of the efficacy of the treatments. Incision-drainage associated with antibiotic treatment was successful in children. Two cases of neonatal cerebral abscesses treated and cured according to this protocol are reported.