Intraventricular colistin in Gram-negative ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection in two pediatric patients
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Survival in Pediatric Patients and Future Prospects
Hydrocephalus has been observed as one of the most common pediatric neurosurgical conditions [1]. Due to progressive nature, if not treated in time, hydrocephalus can lead to significant disability and mortality [2]. Globally hydrocephalus is most commonly and traditionally treated with cerebrospinal fluid diversion with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt insertion [3]. Despite its effectiveness V...
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عنوان ژورنال: Acta Neurochirurgica
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0001-6268,0942-0940
DOI: 10.1007/s00701-015-2588-0