Dive into the cutting-edge techniques of endoscopic access for treating brain abscesses caused by sinonasal infections, a pivotal advancement in skull base neurosurgery.
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Endoscopic Access to Brain abscess due to sinonasal infection.
SamimiArdestani et al., World Neurosurg 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.105
This study highlights the increasing incidence of brain abscesses linked to sinonasal infections, particularly mucormycosis, during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on evaluating the efficacy and safety of endoscopic endonasal brain abscess drainage in treating these conditions. The research involved a retrospective analysis of 7 patients (with a total of 9 brain abscesses) who underwent this procedure between May 2019 and August 2022. The average age of the participants was 40.71 years, with nasal discharge being the most common symptom and the frontal lobe being the predominant abscess location. The study underscores the potential of endoscopic endonasal drainage as an effective treatment for skull base brain abscesses stemming from sinonasal infections, advocating for further research to solidify its role in clinical practice. This approach could represent a significant advancement in managing such brain abscesses, especially in the context of the ongoing pandemic.