Metastatic cerebral abscesses in the frame of cyanogenic congenital cardiopathies.

The authors present a detailed study, based on their personal experience, of a total of 17 cases metastatic cerebral abscesses occurring in the frame of cyanogenic congenital cardiopathies. A complete review of data in the literature in connection with this type of abscesses is also presented, including etiopathogenic, pathologic and clinical aspects, as well as the evolution and the treatment of these affections. The reserved prognosis of these lesions is stressed, and the surgical solution of these abscesses is emphasized. The late post-operative sequellae are also discussed.