Skull Osteomyelitis
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Osteomyelitis is an inflammatory process accompanied by bone destruction and caused by an infecting microorganism. The decline of fulminant osteomyelitis of the skull from a routine event to a rare occurrence has largely paralleled the emergence of potent antibiotics. Today, osteomyelitis of the skull usually presents as a chronic process that occasionally complicates craniotomies and scalp injuries. Despite the relative infrequency of this entity, it is essential that the well-trained neurosurgeon be skilled in the recognition and treatment of this potentially dangerous condition.
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