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 retr...

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Autores principales: Abuhadi, Maria, Alghoribi, Reema, Alharbi, Lama A, Barnawi, Zahrah, AlQulayti, Raghad, Ahmed, Arwa, Al-Alawi, Maha, Baeesa, Saleh S
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2022
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Infectious Disease
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9424814/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36060349
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.27494

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9424814/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36060349
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.27494

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