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Linezolid for treatment of subdural empyema due to Streptococcus: case reports.
Surgical Neurology 2009 January
BACKGROUND: Recurring subdural empyema despite adequate surgical drainage and antibiotic treatment is still a life-threatening disease. This is mainly due to poor diffusion of the antibiotic into the subdural space.
CASE DESCRIPTION: We report 2 cases of recurring subdural empyema due to Streptococcus, after repeat surgery and high-dose antibiotic treatment including beta-lactamines and vancomycin. Both patients showed marked clinical and radiologic improvement after introduction of linezolid. There was no drug-related adverse effect despite 36 and 90 days of treatment.
CONCLUSION: Off-label use of linezolid for treatment of subdural empyema due to gram-positive bacteria should be considered after failure of conventional antibiotic treatment.
CASE DESCRIPTION: We report 2 cases of recurring subdural empyema due to Streptococcus, after repeat surgery and high-dose antibiotic treatment including beta-lactamines and vancomycin. Both patients showed marked clinical and radiologic improvement after introduction of linezolid. There was no drug-related adverse effect despite 36 and 90 days of treatment.
CONCLUSION: Off-label use of linezolid for treatment of subdural empyema due to gram-positive bacteria should be considered after failure of conventional antibiotic treatment.
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