Neurosurgical Device-Related Infections.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Seidelman, J; Lewis, SS
Published Date
- December 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 32 / 4
Start / End Page
- 861 - 876
PubMed ID
- 30241709
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1557-9824
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.idc.2018.06.006
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States