ISSN:
0942-0940
Keywords:
Treatment
;
infection
;
ventriculostomy
;
CSF shunt
;
external ventricular drainage
;
ventriculitis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The results of the treatment of 15 cases of ventriculitis related to the use of external ventricular drainage are presented. A review of the literature on the treatment of cerebrospinal fluid shunt infections combined with our data suggest the following treatment of venticulostomy-related ventriculitis: 1. Antibiotic treatment according to the resistance pattern of the infecting microorganism and 2. Removal or replacement of the ventricular drain. 3. One should wait for bacteriological cure before implanting a permanent internal drainage system.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01400527
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