Abstract

The methods and results of surgical management in 42 patients under 20 years of age with subdural empyema are described. Based on this experience and on a review of the literature, primary craniotomy with radical removal of pus has increasingly become the authors' preferred method of treatment, in addition to appropriate antibiotic treatment with survival figures of around 90% expected.

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