Outcomes of catheter-associated infections in pediatric patients with short bowel syndrome.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Children with short bowel syndrome requiring long-term total parenteral nutrition are at high risk for catheter-associated infections. The optimal management of catheter infections in this patient population is unknown. We conducted a retrospective observational study in children with short bowel syndrome to compare outcomes of catheter-associated infections treated with catheter removal plus antibiotic therapy versus antibiotic therapy alone.
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Duke Authors
- Benjamin Jr., Daniel Kelly
- Cohen-Wolkowiez, Michael
- Greenberg, Rachel Gottron
- Smith, Phillip Brian
- Ulshen, Martin Howard
Cited Authors
- Greenberg, RG; Moran, C; Ulshen, M; Smith, PB; Benjamin, DK; Cohen-Wolkowiez, M
Published Date
- April 2010
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 50 / 4
Start / End Page
- 460 - 462
PubMed ID
- 20179637
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC2847645
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1536-4801
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/MPG.0b013e3181b99d07
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States