Subdural effusion

Treatment:

Surgical drainage of the effusion is often necessary.

Expectations (prognosis):

Full recovery from the effusion is expected. Lasting neurological problems are generally from the meningitis and not from the effusion.

Complications:

Injury may occur during seizures.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child has recently been treated for meningitis and symptoms persist, or if new symptoms such as those listed above develop.