Lumbar drains can affect CSF biomarker levels
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DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2018-205296
Abstract: Tau and Aβ1–42 are two conventionally measured cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers that can assist with the diagnosis of neurodegenerative disease. In Alzheimer’s disease, a high CSF total-tau (T-tau) concentration reflects neuroaxonal degeneration/injury and low CSF… read more here.
Keywords: biomarker; pathology; csf; lumbar drains ... See more keywords
The Effect of lumbar drains on spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak repair
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DOI: 10.17712/nsj.2018.4.20180116
Abstract: Objectives: To address the factors affecting recurrence after endoscopic surgical repairs of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak, specifically the influence of using lumbar drains. Methods: This study involved a retrospective data analysis, including a chart review… read more here.
Keywords: lumbar; leak; spontaneous cerebrospinal; lumbar drains ... See more keywords
The SiLuDrain Trial: a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing standard versus silver-impregnated lumbar drains.
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DOI: 10.3171/2018.1.jns181522
Abstract: OBJECTIVECatheter-associated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) infection remains a serious event, especially for patients in neurocritical care units. The use of external ventricular drain (EVD) catheters impregnated with antimicrobial substances has led to a significant reduction of… read more here.
Keywords: silver impregnated; device related; trial; lumbar drains ... See more keywords