Randomized trial of shunt infection rates comparing intraoperative Vancomycin versus Gentamicin in ventriculoperitoneal shunt system preparation

Abstract Background Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is the mainstay of surgical management of patients with hydrocephalus. The insertion of ventriculoperitoneal shunt may be accompanied by many potentially life-threatening complications including shunt infection. Concerted efforts have been made to...

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Main Authors:	Surajudeen A. Olomo, Joseph O. Obande, Gyang M. Bot, Peter O. Binitie
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	SpringerOpen 2023-11-01
Series:	Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
Subjects:	Ventriculoperitoneal shunt Shunt infection Vancomycin Gentamicin
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-023-00249-2
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