Abstract
The mortality of streptococcus meningitis is so very high that any method of treatment which offers even a slight possibility of a cure of this condition is deserving of our consideration. While the treatment which we have employed is not a new one, it has proved so successful and so rapidly ameliorative that we believe it should be given a more extended trial. In 1914, Barth<sup>1</sup>reported recovery in three cases of streptococcus meningitis following lumbar laminectomy and drainage. It was our good fortune shortly after this to have admitted to the surgical ward of the St. Louis City Hospital the following cases: <h3>Case 1.—History.</h3> —L. B., an Italian laborer, aged 65, was brought to the City Hospital, Oct. 27, 1914, at 12:50 p. m., complaining of pain in the back of his neck, vomiting for the last three days, and pains in his legs. He was very
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