Comparison of medical and/or surgical management of 23 cats with intracranial empyema or abscessation.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Feline intracranial abscessation or empyema is infrequently reported in the veterinary literature. To date, the largest study is based on a population of 19 cats with otogenic infection. The aim of this study was to review a larger population of cats with intracranial empyema from multiple aetiologies and document their signalment, imaging findings, treatment protocols (including medical and/or surgical management) and to compare outcomes.

Methods

Cases presenting to a single referral centre over a 10 year period with compatible history, neurological signs and imaging findings consistent with intracranial abscessation and empyema were reviewed retrospectively.

Results

Twenty-three cats met the inclusion criteria. Advanced imaging (CT and/or MRI) was perform

SUBMITTER: Martin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10814531 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature