Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections and re-infections in children: a multicentre retrospective study

Akkoc, Gulsen; CIFTDOGAN, Dilek Yilmaz; Karaaslan, Ayse; Demir, Sevliya Ocal; CAGAN, Eren; CELIKBOYA, Ezgi; KANIK, Ali; Dagcinar, Adnan; YILMAZ, Adem; OZER, Fusun; CAMLAR, Mahmut; Bakir, Mustafa; Turel, Ozden; Yakut, Nurhayat; Soysal, Ahmet; Kadayifci, Eda Kepenekli; DALGIC, Nazan

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2018-01-01

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Akkoc, Gulsen
CIFTDOGAN, Dilek Yilmaz
Karaaslan, Ayse
Demir, Sevliya Ocal
CAGAN, Eren
CELIKBOYA, Ezgi
KANIK, Ali
Dagcinar, Adnan
YILMAZ, Adem
OZER, Fusun
CAMLAR, Mahmut
Bakir, Mustafa
Turel, Ozden
Yakut, Nurhayat
Soysal, Ahmet
Kadayifci, Eda Kepenekli
DALGIC, Nazan

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Abstract

Purpose: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is the most common treatment modality for hydrocephalus. However, VPS infection is a common and serious complication with high rates of mortality and morbidity. The objective of this study was to investigate causative agents and the management of VPS infections and to identify risk factors for re-infection in children.