Early decompressive hemicraniectomy in fulminant herpes simplex encephalitis (correction).

N. Maraite; F. Mataigne; V. Pieri; T. Dang; N. J. Diederich

Early decompressive hemicraniectomy in fulminant herpes simplex encephalitis (correction).

N. Maraite^*, F. Mataigne, V. Pieri, T. Dang, N. J. Diederich

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Abstract

Herpes encephalitis can be a life-threatening condition, despite early instauration of acyclovir treatment. In particular patients may succumb to rapidly progressive cerebral oedema. We report a 66-year patient with a Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) of 6 and incipient uncus herniation of the right temporal lobe on the third day. Decompressive hemicraniectomy was immediately performed. The long-term outcome was satisfactory with unassisted gait and a Barthel Index score of 70 after 9 months.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	279-282
Number of pages	4
Journal	Bulletin de la Société des Sciences Médicales du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

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Early decompressive hemicraniectomy in fulminant herpes simplex encephalitis (correction).

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