| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T1 |
0-30 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subdural empyemas in children. |
| T2 |
31-139 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subdural empyema is a neurosurgical emergency which is rapidly fatal if not recognized and managed promptly. |
| T3 |
140-244 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Most series report a 30-40% mortality, and recommend a craniotomy along with aggressive medical therapy. |
| T4 |
245-406 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Between 1978 and 1986, 8 children (2 months to 13 years) with subdural empyemas were diagnosed and treated at our institution, and form the basis for this study. |
| T5 |
407-554 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Burr hole and catheter drainage was the treatment of choice in 5 children, while craniotomy was required in 1 case of sinusitis with osteomyelitis. |
| T6 |
555-627 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three infants received multiple subdural taps via the anterior fontanel. |
| T7 |
628-699 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All patients responded to surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy. |
| T8 |
700-858 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The average follow-up period was 29 months, and 5 children had no developmental delay, decrease in school performance, or impairment of intellectual function. |
| T9 |
859-894 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There were no deaths in our series. |
| T10 |
895-1048 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although the surgical management of subdural empyemas remains controversial, it appears that burr hole and catheter drainage is sufficient in most cases. |
| T11 |
1049-1233 |
Sentence |
denotes |
With earlier diagnosis, aggressive antibiotic therapy, and timely surgical intervention, the morbidity and mortality of subdural empyemas have significantly diminished in recent years. |
| T1 |
0-30 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subdural empyemas in children. |
| T2 |
31-139 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Subdural empyema is a neurosurgical emergency which is rapidly fatal if not recognized and managed promptly. |
| T3 |
140-244 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Most series report a 30-40% mortality, and recommend a craniotomy along with aggressive medical therapy. |
| T4 |
245-406 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Between 1978 and 1986, 8 children (2 months to 13 years) with subdural empyemas were diagnosed and treated at our institution, and form the basis for this study. |
| T5 |
407-554 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Burr hole and catheter drainage was the treatment of choice in 5 children, while craniotomy was required in 1 case of sinusitis with osteomyelitis. |
| T6 |
555-627 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Three infants received multiple subdural taps via the anterior fontanel. |
| T7 |
628-699 |
Sentence |
denotes |
All patients responded to surgical intervention and antibiotic therapy. |
| T8 |
700-858 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The average follow-up period was 29 months, and 5 children had no developmental delay, decrease in school performance, or impairment of intellectual function. |
| T9 |
859-894 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There were no deaths in our series. |
| T10 |
895-1048 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Although the surgical management of subdural empyemas remains controversial, it appears that burr hole and catheter drainage is sufficient in most cases. |
| T11 |
1049-1233 |
Sentence |
denotes |
With earlier diagnosis, aggressive antibiotic therapy, and timely surgical intervention, the morbidity and mortality of subdural empyemas have significantly diminished in recent years. |