Topical instillation of vancomycin lowers the rate of CSF shunt infections in children
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-019-04185-1
Abstract: IntroductionShunt surgery in pediatric patients still bears a significant risk of infection, in addition to mechanical complications of the shunt system. Antibiotic-impregnated systems and perioperative antibiotics have been extensively studied for their potential to reduce… read more here.
Keywords: mean age; shunt infections; age months; instillation ... See more keywords
Duration of Antibiotic Therapy and Timing of Shunt Reimplantation in Pediatric CSF Shunt Infections: A Retrospective Multicenter Case Series.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac037
Abstract: In this retrospective multicenter series of 154 children with cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections, the median (interquartile range) duration of antibiotic therapy was 18 (14-26) days. The time to shunt replacement was 14 (10-19) days. Management… read more here.
Keywords: shunt infections; antibiotic therapy; duration antibiotic; retrospective multicenter ... See more keywords
Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections in children
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-324559
Abstract: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts are commonly used for the long-term management of hydrocephalus in children. Shunt infection remains a common complication, occurring in about 5%–15% of CSF shunts. This narrative review summarises key evidence from… read more here.
Keywords: shunt infections; csf; infections children; cerebrospinal fluid ... See more keywords