Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Antibiotic-Impregnated Shunt Catheters on Anti-Infective Effect of Hydrocephalus Shunt

CONCLUSION: The results of meta-analysis indicated that AISC is an effective method for reducing shunt infection. We recommend that AISC should be considered for use in infants and high-risk groups. For adult patients, the choice for AISC could be determined based on the treatment cost.PMID:33626856 | DOI:10.3340/jkns.2019.0219

Source: Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society - February 25, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Wen-Xiu Zhou Wen-Bo Hou Chao Zhou Yu-Xia Yin Shou-Tao Lu Guang Liu Yi Fang Jian-Wen Li Yan Wang Ai-Hua Liu Hai-Jun Zhang Source Type: research