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A retrospective cohort study reveals enhanced diagnostic yield with PCR in patients undergoing brain abscess surgery, suggesting improved treatment approaches.
Our study was underpowered to assess differences in outcome after aspiration or excision of brain abscesses. The addition of PCR diagnostics increases diagnostic yield in a routine clinical setting.
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