A Seven-year Study on the Effects of Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy on Infection of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunts in Children

Background: Infection is one of the most common complications of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts. Its optimal management is controversial. We aimed to report current practice within a large pediatric neurosurgical center. Methods: We retrospectively studied a cohort of children
Source: The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal - Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research