Brain abscess as a complication of halo traction

Danny E. Humbyrd; Frederick R. Latimer; John E. Lonstein; L. Carl Samberg

doi:10.1097/00007632-198107000-00006

Brain abscess as a complication of halo traction

Danny E. Humbyrd, Frederick R. Latimer, John E. Lonstein, L. Carl Samberg

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Abstract

The occurrence of a brain abscess as a complication of halo traction and immbolization in the management of scoliosis is reported. Previous reports suggest that this complication is rare. Unique in this case is the development of an intracerebral abscess without skull perforation by the halo device and without evidence of contiguous spread of infection. Attention of clinical signs (headache) and the use of computerized axial tomography may allow for early detection and appropriate care.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	365-368
Number of pages	4
Journal	Spine
Volume	6
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00007632-198107000-00006
State	Published - 1981
Externally published	Yes

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Cerebral abscess
Computerized axial tomography
Early detection
Halo traction
Headache

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