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Brain Abscess after Endovascular Coiling of Saccular Aneurysm: Case Report
AJNR 23:697-699, AL-Okaili,R. &Patel,S.J., 2002
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Article Abstract
CNS infection occurring after therapeutic angiography is rare. We present a case report of a brain abscess complicating endovascular coiling of an intracranial aneurysm. We recommend the use of prophylactic antibiotics, especially when per forming therapeutic CNS angiography.
 
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