Multiple brain abscesses due to an intravenous infusion in a scalp vein.

Authors
Kakou, M Varlet, G Bazeze, V N'guessan, G
Citation
M. Kakou et al., Multiple brain abscesses due to an intravenous infusion in a scalp vein., ANN PEDIAT, 46(2), 1999, pp. 135-138
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
ANNALES DE PEDIATRIE
ISSN journal
00662097 → ACNP
Volume
46
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
135 - 138
Database
ISI
SICI code
0066-2097(199902)46:2<135:MBADTA>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Use of scalp veins for intravenous infusions in children is still common in Africa but carries a nonnegligible risk of infection. A case of multiple b rain abscesses due to a scalp vein infusion in a three-month-old is reporte d. Contamination of the cerebral parenchyma probably occurred via retrograd e thrombophlebitis of the parietal emissary vein. Use of scalp veins for in travenous infusions should be avoided.