J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1991 Dec;20(12):1102-1109.

2 Cases of Bacterial Intracranial Aneurysm

• Han JW
• Jung JM
• Shin HJ

Abstract

The authors experienced 2 cases of bacterial intracranial aneurysm, the mortality of which has been reported to by very high and the management of which is controversial. Some authors have recommended observation with serial angiography during antimicrobial therapy and surgery for aneurysms that enlarge or remain patent. Others have argued for promt surgical removal. Bothof our patients had multiple aneurysms and were treated with appropriate, high-dose antibiotics, but intracerebral homorrhage(ICH) occurred during antibiotiecs treatment in both cases and they underwnet emergent operation, but both died.

Keyword

Bacterial intracranial aneurysm; Mortality; Multiple aneurysm; Serial angiography

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Angiography
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm*
Mortality
Anti-Bacterial Agents