Author/Authors :
Bilgili, Gökmen Department of Pediatrics - Subdivision of Neonatology - Manisa, Turkey , Ergon, Ezgi Yangın Department of Pediatrics - Manisa, Turkey , Kara, Burcu Department of Pediatrics - Manisa, Turkey , Özyurt, Merve Department of Pediatrics - Manisa, Turkey , Ovalı, Gülgün Yılmaz Department of Radiology - Manisa, Turkey , Umur, Ahmet Şükrü Department of Neurosurgery - Manisa, Turkey , Selçuki, Mehmet Department of Neurosurgery - Manisa, Turkey
Abstract :
Introduction: Postneurosurgical brain abscess carries a high risk of neurologic morbidity and mortality.
Case Presentation: A newborn infant had Pseudomonas sepsis and multiple brain abscesses after meningocele repair, and was successfully treated medically.
Conclusion: Prompt recognition of this life-threatening condition is crucial.
