Pencek T L, Burchiel K J
J Neurosurg. 1986 May;64(5):813-5. doi: 10.3171/jns.1986.64.5.0813.
Although it is well documented that retained foreign bodies are associated with delayed intracranial abscess, there are few reports of anaerobic organism growth. A case is presented in which a left parieto-occipital abscess surrounded a metallic fragment implanted when a mortar shell exploded in Vietnam 15 years before. The diagnostic evaluation and surgical management of this case are presented.
