Subdural effusion

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Subdural effusion

Treatment:

Surgical drainage of the effusion is often necessary. Rarely, a permanent drainage device (shunt) is required to drain fluid if fluid is persistent and causes recurrent problems. Treatment with intravenous antibiotics may be necessary.

Expectations (prognosis):

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Full recovery from the effusion is expected. If there are lasting neurological problems, these are generally caused by the meningitis, not the effusion. Extended use of antibiotic therapy is usually necessary.

Complications:

Complications from surgery include bleeding, infection, and damage to underlying brain structures, which can result in temporary or permanent neurologic deficits.

Seizures may occur after bacterial meningitis and may require prolonged treatment with medications.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child has recently been treated for meningitis and symptoms persist or if new symptoms develop.