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Complications of cerebrospinal fluid shunts
The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 1983In the period 1972–81, 572 hydrocephalic children were treated using the Upadhyaya shunt valve, One hundred and seventys-even of these patients needed a total of 350 shunt revisions. Indications for revisions were; shunt blockage 245 (70% of total revisions) shunt infections 40 (11.5%) catheter disconnections/fractures 19 (5.5%) and intvacranial ...
V, Bhatnagar +3 more
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Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections in children
Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2022Cerebrospinal 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 recent literature on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management ...
Emily Konrad +2 more
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Epidemiology of Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunting
Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2008The epidemiology of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunting in the United States is not well known; however, with recent national surveys, the prevalence, incidence, and cost of these procedures can be estimated. The prevalence of CSF shunts in the United States appears to be greater than 125,000, though this is likely an underestimate of the true value ...
C P, Bondurant, D F, Jimenez
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Bacterial Adhesion to Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts
Journal of Neurosurgery, 1987✓ Bacterial adherence to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts was analyzedin vivoandin vitro. Scanning electron micrographs (SEM's) of catheters removed from pediatric patients with shunts infected byStaphylococcus aureusorKlebsiella pneumoniaerevealed numerous bacterial cells and microcolonies, leukocytes, and erythrocytes attached to the CSF catheters ...
J A, Guevara +3 more
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Infections in Children
Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2005Infections of cerebrospinal fluid shunts continue to be a substantial source of mortality and morbidity in children with hydrocephalus. Although several therapeutic modalities are currently used for the treatment of shunt infections, there are no clear guidelines for treatment.
Turgut M. +6 more
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Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, 1994
The evaluation of hydrocephalic shunts is a common problem seen in emergency departments. The emergency medicine practitioner must be aware of the various types of apparatus, the functional considerations of the shunt, and the potential complications of obstruction. Shunt malfunction, either from obstruction or infection, can be life-threatening, and a
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The evaluation of hydrocephalic shunts is a common problem seen in emergency departments. The emergency medicine practitioner must be aware of the various types of apparatus, the functional considerations of the shunt, and the potential complications of obstruction. Shunt malfunction, either from obstruction or infection, can be life-threatening, and a
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Cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections
2008This chapter explores cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt infections. CSF shunts are critical for many patients surviving congenital central nervous system (CNS) anomalies, infection, or intracranial hemorrhage. Infection is a common complication of these devices and a leading cause of morbidity and hospitalization. Clinical studies performed over the past
Elisabeth E. Adderson, Patricia M. Flynn
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Infection
Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 1992There are distinct clinical situations in which the various methods of treatment are generally used: 1. Medical therapy may be used in the circumstance of an infected, but functioning shunt. However, once a shunt is shown to be malfunctioning, it must be treated surgically to correct both the malfunction and the infection. 2.
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Artificial Shunting of Cerebrospinal Fluid
The International Journal of Artificial Organs, 1994A compact three-stage shunt valve system (Orbis Sigma™ Valve) which operates as a flow regulator within certain differential pressure values has been clinically evaluated in the treatment of hydrocephalus. Clinical trials were performed in 134 cases, covering 128 patients aged from 1 day to 79 years with a mean age at implantation of 11.4 years.
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Infections
Infectious Disease Clinics of North AmericaCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt infections are a particularly challenging clinical problem. This review article addresses epidemiology and microbiology of CSF shunt infections. Clinical care is reviewed in detail, including recent guidelines and systematic review articles.
Tamara D, Simon +3 more
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