[Infections of cerebrospinal fluid shunts in children. Review of 100 infections in 87 children]. / Infecções de derivações liquóricas em crianças. Revisão de 100 infecções em 87 crianças.
Arq Neuropsiquiatr
; 55(1): 75-81, 1997 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-9332564
ABSTRACT
An analysis of 100 infections in 87 children treated with shunts in the period of 1982 to 1995 is reported. The clinical presentation has been more frequently secondary to inflammatory signals. Staphylococcus were the most frequently microorganisms found. Infection by Gram negative agents was more aggressive and directly related with failure of therapy. Treatment included since only systemic antibiotics until withdrawal of shunt with use of systemic and intrathecal antibiotics. The best therapeutic results were obtained with withdrawal of shunt system and replacement by external shunt system associated to systemic antibiotics. In our experience this management must be accepted for treatment of this severe complication.
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Assunto principal:
Infecções Bacterianas
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Derivações do Líquido Cefalorraquidiano
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Newborn
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Ano de publicação:
1997
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