2 Cases of Bacterial Intracranial Aneurysm.
- Author:
Jong Woo HAN
1
;
Jin Myung JUNG
;
Hyung Jin SHIN
Author Information
1. Departments of Neurosurgery, Kyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Bacterial intracranial aneurysm;
Mortality;
Multiple aneurysm;
Serial angiography
- MeSH:
Aneurysm;
Angiography;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Humans;
Intracranial Aneurysm*;
Mortality
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1991;20(12):1102-1109
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authors experienced 2 cases of bacterial intracranial aneurysm, the mortality of which has been reported to by very high and the management of which is controversial. Some authors have recommended observation with serial angiography during antimicrobial therapy and surgery for aneurysms that enlarge or remain patent. Others have argued for promt surgical removal. Bothof our patients had multiple aneurysms and were treated with appropriate, high-dose antibiotics, but intracerebral homorrhage(ICH) occurred during antibiotiecs treatment in both cases and they underwnet emergent operation, but both died.
