Neurosurgical Device-Related Infections

• Autores: Jessica Seidelman, Sarah S. Lewis
• Localización: Infectious disease clinics of North America, ISSN 0891-5520, Vol. 32, Nº. 4, 2018 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Device-Associated Infections), págs. 861-876
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • In this review article, we discuss the epidemiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infections associated with cerebrospinal fluid shunts, cerebrospinal fluid drains, and deep brain stimulators. We also briefly discuss prevention strategies with appropriate antibiotics, devices, and operating room practices to decrease the risk of these infections.