Evaluation of Shunt-Related Ventriculitis in Infants

Abdurrahman Arpa; Pınar Aydın Ozturk; Muhammet Asena

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Evaluation of Shunt-Related Ventriculitis in Infants

Authors:

Abdurrahman Arpa | Pınar Aydın Ozturk | Muhammet Asena

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Tıp Eğitimi

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 3, pp.377-384

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327413

pISSN:

1300-2945

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Abstract:

 Aims: Shunt-related infections are resistant to antibiotics. This study examined patients aged under two years after ventriculitis. It is the first study on ventriculitis developed in a completely closed system without skin defect infection, or puncture history, evaluating infants only. Method: The study included 13 subjects four females with ventriculitis who had undergone surgery for hydrocephalus during the neonatal period and were monitored for shunt infection, evaluating certain parameters. Results: Ventriculitis developed on an average of 2.8 months after surgery. The most common causes of hydrocephalus were spina bifida and intraventricular hemorrhage. Bacteria grown in culture included Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens. Seven 53.8 patients were treated without complications. Among other patients, three 23.1 developed multilocular cystic hydrocephalus and three 23.1 exhibited decreased cerebrospinal fluid production and did not require shunting. Conclusions: Patients receiving intraventricular therapy showed no complications, warranting further studies on early intraventricular therapy. In the presence of gram-negative bacterial growth, cerebrospinal fluid production may decrease and affected patients do not require shunts.

 Aims: Shunt-related infections are resistant to antibiotics. This study examined patients aged under two years after ventriculitis. It is the first study on ventriculitis developed in a completely closed system without skin defect infection, or puncture history, evaluating infants only. Method: The study included 13 subjects four females with ventriculitis who had undergone surgery for hydrocephalus during the neonatal period and were monitored for shunt infection, evaluating certain parameters. Results: Ventriculitis developed on an average of 2.8 months after surgery. The most common causes of hydrocephalus were spina bifida and intraventricular hemorrhage. Bacteria grown in culture included Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens. Seven 53.8 patients were treated without complications. Among other patients, three 23.1 developed multilocular cystic hydrocephalus and three 23.1 exhibited decreased cerebrospinal fluid production and did not require shunting. Conclusions: Patients receiving intraventricular therapy showed no complications, warranting further studies on early intraventricular therapy. In the presence of gram-negative bacterial growth, cerebrospinal fluid production may decrease and affected patients do not require shunts.

 Aims: Shunt-related infections are resistant to antibiotics. This study examined patients aged under two years after ventriculitis. It is the first study on ventriculitis developed in a completely closed system without skin defect infection, or puncture history, evaluating infants only. Method: The study included 13 subjects four females with ventriculitis who had undergone surgery for hydrocephalus during the neonatal period and were monitored for shunt infection, evaluating certain parameters. Results: Ventriculitis developed on an average of 2.8 months after surgery. The most common causes of hydrocephalus were spina bifida and intraventricular hemorrhage. Bacteria grown in culture included Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens. Seven 53.8 patients were treated without complications. Among other patients, three 23.1 developed multilocular cystic hydrocephalus and three 23.1 exhibited decreased cerebrospinal fluid production and did not require shunting. Conclusions: Patients receiving intraventricular therapy showed no complications, warranting further studies on early intraventricular therapy. In the presence of gram-negative bacterial growth, cerebrospinal fluid production may decrease and affected patients do not require shunts.

 Aims: Shunt-related infections are resistant to antibiotics. This study examined patients aged under two years after ventriculitis. It is the first study on ventriculitis developed in a completely closed system without skin defect infection, or puncture history, evaluating infants only. Method: The study included 13 subjects four females with ventriculitis who had undergone surgery for hydrocephalus during the neonatal period and were monitored for shunt infection, evaluating certain parameters. Results: Ventriculitis developed on an average of 2.8 months after surgery. The most common causes of hydrocephalus were spina bifida and intraventricular hemorrhage. Bacteria grown in culture included Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens. Seven 53.8 patients were treated without complications. Among other patients, three 23.1 developed multilocular cystic hydrocephalus and three 23.1 exhibited decreased cerebrospinal fluid production and did not require shunting. Conclusions: Patients receiving intraventricular therapy showed no complications, warranting further studies on early intraventricular therapy. In the presence of gram-negative bacterial growth, cerebrospinal fluid production may decrease and affected patients do not require shunts.

Article Details

Evaluation of Shunt-Related Ventriculitis in Infants

Authors:

Abdurrahman Arpa | Pınar Aydın Ozturk | Muhammet Asena

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Tıp Eğitimi

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 3, pp.377-384

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327413

pISSN:

1300-2945

Ventriculitis

shunt infections

shunt related ventriculitis

Issues

Article Details

Evaluation of Shunt-Related Ventriculitis in Infants

Authors: Abdurrahman Arpa | Pınar Aydın Ozturk | Muhammet Asena

Publisher: Dicle University

Main Topics: Tıp Eğitimi

Journal: Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 3, pp.377-384

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001327413

pISSN: 1300-2945

Ventriculitis

shunt infections

shunt related ventriculitis

Issues

Authors:

Abdurrahman Arpa | Pınar Aydın Ozturk | Muhammet Asena

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Tıp Eğitimi

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 3, pp.377-384

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001327413

pISSN:

1300-2945