Abstrakt
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 ventriculostomy-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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Acta Neurochirurgica |
Vol/bind | 91 |
Udgave nummer | 1-2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 47-49 |
ISSN | 0001-6268 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1988 |