Management of pott's puffy tumor: a Delphi-method international clinical consensus statement.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Pott's puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare and complex condition that requires a comprehensive diagnostic approach and multi-faceted treatment strategy. It is associated with a significant risk of intracranial complications. The purpose of this clinical consensus statement (CCS) is to systematically assess diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of patients with PPT, using the best available evidence and expertise of the panel. The results and recommendations are intended to support clinicians in making informed decisions when managing patients with PPT and to standardize diagnostic, antibiotic, and surgical management across institutions. This consensus also aimed to provide a basis for a subsequent international prospective registry to inform data-driven care.

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SUBMITTER: van der Poel N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423165 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature