Intracranial Subdural Empyemas in the Era of Computed Tomography: A Review of 699 Cases

Intracranial subdural empyema, which is a neurosurgical emergency, is rapidly fatal if not recognized early and managed promptly. Early surgical drainage, simultaneous eradication of the primary source of sepsis, and intravenous administration of high doses of appropriate antibiotic agents represent the mainstays of treatment.