Intracranial Brain Abscess- An Istituitional Experience In A Tertiary Care Set Up
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
An abscess can occur in any part of the body but the problem of"Brain Abscess" is as much due to space occupation in a closed cavity as due to infection itself. Brain abscess as such is a benign and potentially curable condition, but it behaves in a malignant way. Aim and Objective: This study which has been taken up at S.C.B. Medical College Hospital, Cuttack from November, 2015 to February, 2018. The aims and objectives were to find out the clinico-pathological pattern of brain abscess in the state of Orissa and to outline better modality of treatment in order to minimize the mortality and morbidity. This institution is the premier institute in the state with neurosurgical facilities and availability of modern diagnostic facilities. Hence it projects the situation in the whole state. Result Within the period of study from November 2015 to February 2018 average number of patients admitted to the Neurosurgery ward per month is 83, out of which thirteen were ICSOL and out of which again one case is brain abscess. The incidence of brain abscess comes about 8% of ICSOL. (Table NO.1). Hence it is almost same incidence as that reported by Bhatia et al (1994). But one thing should be kept in mind that actual number of cases occurring in the society may be much more, since many people cannot afford to come to this only institution of the state for neurosurgical care and pay for costly investigations like CT scan which is badly necessary for diagnosis and management. The sex incidence is male: female =3:1 against 2: 1 in most other series. (Table - 2). This fore tells that health care service to female .child is further curtailed in our society. Conclusion Brain abscess is a focal infection of CNS which often presents as a common curable cause of ICSOL in our state. Because of younger age group of affection this is a socio-economic problem with much financial loss for the State.
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Dr. P. K Swarnakar
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