Predictors and Outcome of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infection: A Retrospective Single-Center Study

Background:Shunt infection critically affects approximately 8-10% of all inserted shunts, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the clinical and laboratory factors associated with shunt infection and outcomes in patients treated for hydrocephalus.Methods: A retro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-07, Vol.14 (7), p.e27494-e27494
Hauptverfasser:	Abuhadi, Maria, Alghoribi, Reema, Alharbi, Lama A, Barnawi, Zahrah, AlQulayti, Raghad, Ahmed, Arwa, Al-Alawi, Maha, Baeesa, Saleh S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Cysts Data collection Disease prevention Encephalitis Females Hydrocephalus Infections Infectious Disease Laboratories Males Meningitis Morbidity Mortality Neurosurgery Pathogens Patients Pediatrics Proteins Risk factors Skin Surgery Tumors
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