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Prevention of intracranial problems in ear and sinus surgery: a possible role for cefotaxime

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Graeme M. Weiner  and
Bernard Williams
Graeme M. Weiner*
Affiliation:
Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Warley, West Midlands
Bernard Williams
Affiliation:
Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Warley, West Midlands
*
Mr Bernard Williams, Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology, Holly Lane, Warley, W. Midlands B67 7JX
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Abstract

Cases of intracranial sepsis of otorhinogenic origin presenting to a regional neurosurgical centre from 1984 to 1992 were examined with regard to their microbiology and antibiotic sensitivities. The results lead us to believe that cefotaxime may have a role in the initial ENT management of the potentially complicated case of ear or sinus sepsis.

Keywords

Abscess, cerebral, subdural empyemaMicrobiologyCefotaximeSinusitisOtitis media
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 11 , November 1993 , pp. 1005 - 1007
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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