Abstract
Although it is well documented that retained foreign bodies are associated with delayed intracranial abscess, there are few reports of anaerobic organism growth. A case is presented in which a left parieto-occipital abscess surrounded a metallic fragment implanted when a mortar shell exploded in Vietnam 15 years before. The diagnostic evaluation and surgical management of this case are presented.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 813-815 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of neurosurgery |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology