Introduction. Diversity of cranial infections and their management

Abstract

Most neurosurgeons infrequently encounter cranial infections, and when they do, the infections are often related to prior cranial surgery such as craniotomies or ventricular shunt insertions. But primary cranial infections due to the spread of infection from other sites, such as the middle ear, paranasal sinuses, or elsewhere in the body, are still prevalent to various extents in different geographies. Hence, neurosurgeons, regardless of their practice location, must periodically refresh their knowledge about cranial infections, both primary and secondary, as well as their management.