Epidemiology, Prevention and Management of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infections in Children

Overview

Journal Pediatr Neurosurg

Specialties Neurosurgery
Pediatrics

Date 2009 Nov 13

PMID 19907195

Citations 40

Authors

Julia Prusseit

Matthias Simon

Christian von der Brelie

Axel Heep

Ernst Molitor

Sebastian Volz

Arne Simon

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Abstract

The advent of ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS) represented a substantial progress in the neurosurgical management of hydrocephalus in children. VPS infection is the most frequently observed complication. VPS infection is related to substantial morbidity and mortality, and exerts a negative impact on the quality of life of patients. Considerable personnel and financial resources have been devoted to its diagnosis and treatment. This article reviews the current literature and includes suggestions for the prevention, diagnosis and management of VPS infections.

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